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Differential cognitive and behavioral effects of carbamazepine and lamotrigine.

Author: KingD W, KiolbasaT, LoringD W, MeadorK J, MurroA M, PerrineK R, RayP G, VazquezB R

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Overview

Lamotrigine significantly reduced cognitive and behavioral side effects compared to carbamazepine at therapeutic doses in healthy adults.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
BACKGROUND: The relative cognitive and behavioral effects of lamotrigine compared with the older standard antiepileptic drugs (AED) are uncertain. OBJECTIVE: To directly compare the cognitive and behavioral effects of carbamazepine and lamotrigine. METHODS: The cognitive and behavioral effects of ...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1212/wnl.56.9.1177

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Cognitive Effects of Antiepileptic Drugs: Lamotrigine vs. Carbamazepine

Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) are essential for managing epilepsy, but they can have significant side effects, including cognitive impairment. This study directly compared the cognitive and behavioral effects of lamotrigine, a newer AED, with carbamazepine, an older standard AED. The researchers used a double-blind, randomized crossover design with 25 healthy adults.

Lamotrigine Shows Superior Cognitive Performance

The study found that lamotrigine produced significantly fewer untoward cognitive and behavioral effects than carbamazepine at the dosages used. Lamotrigine demonstrated better performance in several areas, including cognitive speed, memory, graphomotor coding, neurotoxic symptoms, mood factors, sedation, and perception of cognitive performance.

Implications for Epilepsy Management

These findings suggest that lamotrigine may be a more favorable choice for patients who are concerned about the cognitive side effects of AEDs. However, further research is needed to confirm these findings in patients with epilepsy.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

This study provides valuable insights into the relative cognitive effects of different AEDs. It highlights the potential benefits of lamotrigine in terms of cognitive performance. It's like navigating a desert with two different camels, one of whom is much better suited for a journey through the dunes than the other.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2001-06-28
  2. Date Revised 2019-05-14
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

11342682

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1212/wnl.56.9.1177

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English

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