Abstract
Objective
There is little comparative data on the third-generation antiseizure medications (ASMs). We aimed to assess and compare the effectiveness of brivaracetam (BRV), eslicarbazepine acetate (ESL), lacosamide (LCM) and perampanel (PER) in people with epilepsy (PWE). Efficacy and tolerability were compared as secondary objectives.
Methods
A multicenter, retrospective study collecting data from 22 Italian neurology/epilepsy centres. All adult PWE who started add-on treatment with one of the studied ASMs between January 2018 and October 2021 were included. Retention rate was established as effectiveness ...
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