The potential side-effects of anti-epileptic drugs are vast. What is the likelihood of experiencing these effects and what are the important and common ones?
Adverse effects of anti-epileptic drugs are largely dose dependent, that is, most effects are a result of drug toxicity. Common dose related effects are: Double vision, Dizziness, Poor concentration, and memory, Drowsiness, sedation, Headache, Nausea, Unsteadiness, tremor, Common side-effects include: Rash Blood disorders, Behaviour/mood changes, Weight gain, The likelihood of experiencing some of these adverse effects is high, but once the dosage is stabilised, these effects should be minimalised.
Side effects of anti-epileptic drugs are largely related to dose and most effects are a result of drug toxicity. Common dose related effects are: double vision, dizziness, poor concentration, memory problems, drowsiness, sedation, headache, nausea, unsteadiness, and tremor. Common side-effects include: rash, blood disorders, behaviour or mood changes, and weight gain.
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