American journal of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias
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Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen · Mar 2010
Levetiracetam: a practical option for seizure management in elderly patients with cognitive impairment.
Cognitive impairment and seizures are common in our aging population. Anticonvulsant treatment is problematic due to sedation, cognitive slowing, and behavioral changes. Levetiracetam has favorable pharmacokinetics, good efficacy in elderly individuals, a favorable side effect profile, and lacks major drug interactions. ⋯ No significant changes were seen in behavioral or functional measures. Levetiracetam is an effective antiepileptic drug in elderly individuals with cognitive impairment. At 3 months, participants who remained on levetiracetam showed excellent cognitive tolerability.