CE Seizures in immature animals may require treatment. When the underlying cause of seizures cannot be determined or corrected or recurrent seizures are expected, antiepileptic drug therapy is generally recommended. Before administering antiepileptic drug therapy in immature animals, there are special considerations for the liver and kidneys. Specific details for phenobarbital, potassium bromid...

OBJECTIVE To report the complications during pregnancy and delivery in women with epilepsy, compared with a control group without epilepsy, with special focus on potential risk factors, such as epilepsy severity and dosage of antiepileptic drugs. DESIGN Hospital-based retrospective study. SETTING Data from pregnancy notification forms and hospital case records. POPULATION Women with a pas...

Epilepsy is a common disabling neurological disorder associated with increased rates of mood disorders especially depression as compared to the general population. Most antidepressants at therapeutic dosages exhibit a seizure risk. Some antidepressants may also display antiepileptic effects, especially at low doses, but the mechanism of this action is largely unknown. In general, the new antide...