The Effects of Levetiracetam as Anti-Epileptic Drug on Bone and Vitamin D Metabolism

Abstract

Epilepsy which affects ~1-2 % of the population worldwide is one of the most common neurodegenerative diseases. 1 In epilepsy, excessive discharge of cerebral neurons results in recurrent seizures. 2 All treatments for epilepsy aim to make the active lives of people easier by preventing further seizures while avoiding the side effects of the treatments. Primary treatment is to use anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs). How