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Cosmetic side effects of antiepileptic drugs in adults with epilepsy

This 2015 study analyzed data from 1,903 adult epilepsy patients to assess the prevalence and impact of cosmetic side effects (CSEs) associated with antiepileptic drugs (AEDs). The most commonly reported CSEs were weight gain and alopecia. Phenytoin users exhibited a higher incidence of gingival hyperplasia, while valproic acid was frequently

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Bodyweight gain and anticonvulsants: a comparative review

This 2001 review by Jallon and Picard examines the prevalence, mechanisms, and clinical implications of weight gain associated with anticonvulsant therapy. The authors highlight that medications such as valproic acid, carbamazepine, vigabatrin, and gabapentin are frequently linked to significant weight gain in patients with epilepsy, affecting both pediatric and adult

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