title: The management of epilepsy in children: cognitive and behavioral side effects.
abstract: Despite the fact that epilepsy disproportionately affects children, a lack of information exists on cognitive and behavioral side effects of anticonvulsant drug (AED) use in children. This review discusses suggested approaches to optimizing the neurological and psychological well-being of children with epilepsy. Recommended is a multifaceted approach that focuses on evaluating cognitive and behavioral issues in children with epilepsy, staying vigilant to the potential adverse effects of several older AEDs, and employing a wide range of multidisciplinary treatments.
authors.affiliation: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL, USA.
authors.forename: Douglas R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Nordli
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D007360:Intelligence / Q000187:drug effects*; D007859:Learning Disabilities / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants