Efficacy and adverse effects of antiepileptic drugs
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- DOI: 10.1016/s0031-3955(16)36658-5
Efficacy and adverse effects of antiepileptic drugs
Abstract
One must balance carefully the need for seizure control and the resulting toxicity of the antiepileptic agent. The perfect antiepileptic drug is as yet unavailable; until it is, physicians must be aware of individual variations with regard to drug response and efficacy.
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