A Long-term Experience of Monotherapy in a Tertiary Epilepsy Center: Comparison between Oxcarbazepine and Levetiracetam

Oxcarbazepine;levetiracetam;long-term experience;monotherapy;epilepsy;610

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关键词: Oxcarbazepine;    levetiracetam;    long-term experience;    monotherapy;    epilepsy;    610;   

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来源: Seoul National University Open Repository

【 摘 要 】

P < 0.001) was more frequent in the LEV group. The baseline seizure frequency, dose of medication, and dose-escalation rate to the maximum dosage were not associated with any adverse events.Conclusions: OCB and LEV were effective and safe as a monotherapy for partial epilepsy. LEV was also effective for the treatment of generalized epilepsy. The retention rate of each drug was well maintained up to 3 years. Skin rash was more frequent in the OCB group and irritability was more frequent in the LEV group.