Abstract
We assessed the effectiveness of the first AED prescribed in 106 consecutive elderly outpatients with newly diagnosed epilepsy. Sixty-seven (63.2%) patients achieved 1-year-remission. Cumulative probability of reaching a 1-year seizure free period was 52.8%, 60.3% and 62.3% at 12, 24, 36 months respectively. Adverse effects resulted in withdrawal of the first AED in 10 patients (9.4%).
| Translated title of the contribution | Prognosis of newly diagnosed epilepsy in elderly outpatients |
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| Original language | Italian |
| Pages (from-to) | 33-34 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Bollettino - Lega Italiana contro l'Epilessia |
| Issue number | 121-122 |
| Publication status | Published - Jul 2003 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Neurology