The use of AEDs in non-epilepsy disorders is increasing and accounted for 53 % in 2012. Newer AEDs were predominantly used and demonstrated higher retention rates than older AEDs in all indications. This nationwide study demonstrates an increased exposure to AEDs in new patient groups, and details in prescription patterns and clinical and safety considerations should be closely monitored. This contributes to long-term post-marketing data of AED and accordingly improved pharmacovigilance.
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Results
Patient characteristics of the populationSixteen percent of the patients using AEDs in epilepsy were in the age group 0-19 years and only 0.85 to 5.5% of the users of AEDs for non-epilepsy disorders were in this age group. 79 and 89%, respectively, of the patients using AEDs in psychiatry disorders and migraine were in the age group 20 to 60 years, while 44% of patients using AEDs in neuropathic pain were older than 60 years (Fig. 1). The online version of the original article can be found at doi: http://dx.doi.
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