Epilepsy in the elderly and depression

Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological problems affecting approximately 1% of the world's population with higher incidence among elderly individuals. Although depression is a common comorbid condition in patients with epilepsy, there is a paucity of information regarding depression in...

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Published inCollegium antropologicum Vol. 35 Suppl 2; p. 179
Main Authors Grahovac, Dubravka Sepić, Ruzić, Klementina, Grahovac, Tanja, Hero, Elizabeta Dadić, Bajek, Snjezana
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Croatia 01.09.2011
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Age Distribution
Aged
Anticonvulsants - therapeutic use
Antipsychotic Agents - therapeutic use
Croatia - epidemiology
Depressive Disorder - drug therapy
Depressive Disorder - epidemiology
Epilepsy - drug therapy
Epilepsy - epidemiology
Epilepsy - psychology
Female
Humans
Male
Mental Disorders - drug therapy
Mental Disorders - epidemiology
Prevalence
Croatia
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Summary:Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological problems affecting approximately 1% of the world's population with higher incidence among elderly individuals. Although depression is a common comorbid condition in patients with epilepsy, there is a paucity of information regarding depression in geriatric patients with epilepsy. This study analysed a group of 83 patients affected by different epilepsy phenotypes accompanied by mental disorders, especially depression. Antiepileptic and antipsychotic drug treatment has been evaluated, particularly a positive effect of the new antiepileptics (monotherapy and polytherapy) both on the reduction of seizures and mental disorders.
ISSN:0350-6134