title: Antiepileptic drugs.
abstract: Antiepileptics are a very important class of medications, and the number of these drugs available for clinical use has increased dramatically in the last decade. The pharmacology and indications for use in a variety of physiatric patient groups are comprehensively and systematically reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spain Rehabilitation Center, University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Meythaler
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Yablon
mesh_terms: D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000145:classification / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012640:Seizures / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants