Effect of levetiracetam on depression and anxiety in adult epileptic patients

Marianna Mazza, Annalisa Martini, Marta Scoppetta, Salvatore Mazza

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Abstract

Interictal depression is common in patients with epilepsy and it significantly impacts quality of life. Some studies indicate that levetiracetam (LEV) may have mood stabilizing properties.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)539-543
Number of pages5
JournalPROGRESS IN NEURO-PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY & BIOLOGICAL PSYCHIATRY
Volume32
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Anticonvulsants
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Depressive Disorder
  • Dizziness
  • Epilepsies, Partial
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Piracetam
  • Placebo Effect
  • Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Treatment Outcome

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