Psychiatric and behavioral side effects of antiepileptic drugs in adults with epilepsy

Purpose Psychiatric and behavioral side effects (PBSEs) are common, undesirable effects associated with antiepileptic drug (AED) use. The objective of the study was to compare the PBSE profiles of older and newer AEDs in a large specialty practice-based sample of patients diagnosed with epilepsy. Methods As part of the Columbia and Yale AED Database Project, we reviewed patient records including demographics, medical history, AED use, and side...