Mental Health, Brain Health and Substance Use
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Antiseizure medicines in individuals with intellectual disability and epilepsy
[2012]
Recommendation(s)
Adults and children with intellectual disability and epilepsy should have access to the same range of investigations and management/medical therapy as the rest of the population.Strength of recommendation: STRONG
Quality of evidence: VERY LOW
The antiseizure medicine of choice in individuals with intellectual disability and epilepsy should depend on the type of seizure and should be individualized. However, in individuals with epilepsy and intellectual disabilities, when available, one may consider either valproic acid or
carbamazepine instead of phenytoin or phenobarbital due to lower risk of behavioural adverse effects.
Strength of recommendation: CONDITIONAL
Quality of evidence: VERY LOW