<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><sec id="j_joepi-2019-002_s_001"><h3>Introduction</h3><p>In 2014, a group of Polish epilepsy experts published recommendations for antiepileptic drug (AED) use in adults with epilepsy. Selection of AEDs was based on the registration and reimbursement status in Poland, evidence of efficacy, and the personal views and experiences of the epilepsy practitioners.</p></sec><sec id="j_joepi-2019-002_s_002"><h3>Method</h3><p>In 2018 previous recommendations were reviewed by the ad hoc group consisting of the authors of the original paper and additional epilepsy experts. As a result of joint work and reaching a consensus, an updated version of these recommendations has been prepared.</p></sec><sec id="j_joepi-2019-002_s_003"><h3>Discussion and recommendations</h3><p>This update focuses on the epileptic seizure type treatment recommendations for initial monotherapy and add-on treatment in adult patients. Some new relevant aspects of treatment with AEDs are addressed, including information on the safety of valproic acid (VPA) in women of childbearing potential.</p></sec></abstract>

IntroductionIn 2014, a group of Polish epilepsy experts published recommendations for antiepileptic drug (AED) use in adults with epilepsy. Selection of AEDs was based on the registration and reimbursement status in Poland, evidence of efficacy, and the personal views and experiences of the epilepsy practitioners.MethodIn 2018 previous recommendations were reviewed by the ad hoc group consisting of the authors of the original paper and additional epilepsy experts. As a result of joint work and reaching a consensus, an updated version of these recommendations has been prepared.Discussion and recommendationsThis update focuses on the epileptic seizure type treatment recommendations for initial monotherapy and add-on treatment in adult patients. Some new relevant aspects of treatment with AEDs are addressed, including information on the safety of valproic acid (VPA) in women of childbearing potential.

Recommendations of the Polish Society of Epileptology for the treatment of epileptic seizure in adult patients in Poland: an update

Journal of Epileptology

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IntroductionIn 2014, a group of Polish epilepsy experts published recommendations for antiepileptic drug (AED) use in adults with epilepsy. Selection of AEDs...

Recommendations of the Polish Society of Epileptology for the treatment of epileptic seizure in adult patients in Poland: an update

Article Category: research-article

Published Online: Mar 27, 2019

Page range: 9 - 16

Received: Mar 13, 2019

Accepted: Mar 14, 2019

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21307/joepi-2019-002

Keywords
antiepileptic drugs, treatment recommendations, choice of AED, valproate in women

© 2019 Joanna Jędrzejczak et al., published by Sciendo

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Recommendations of the Polish Society of Epileptology for the treatment of epileptic seizure in adult patients in Poland: an update

Article Category: research-article

Published Online: Mar 27, 2019

Page range: 9 - 16

Received: Mar 13, 2019

Accepted: Mar 14, 2019

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21307/joepi-2019-002

Keywordsantiepileptic drugs, treatment recommendations, choice of AED, valproate in women

© 2019 Joanna Jędrzejczak et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Keywords
antiepileptic drugs, treatment recommendations, choice of AED, valproate in women