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Epilepsy in the Elderly and Depression

Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological problems affecting approximately 1% of the world's population with higher incidence among elderly individuals.Although depression is a common comorbid condition in patients with epilepsy, there is a paucity of information regarding depression in geriatric patients with epilepsy. This study analysed a group od 83 patients affected by different epilepsy phenotypes accompanied by mental disorders, especially depression. Antiepileptic and antipsychotic drug treatment has been evaluated, particulary a positive effect of the new antiepileptics (monotherapy and polytherapy) both on the reduction of seizures and mental disorders.

epilepsy; depression; antiepileptic drugs

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