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New OnsetGeriatric Epilepsy, A Randomized Study of Gabapentin, Lamotrigine, and Carbamazepine Neurol 64:1868-1873,1834, Rowan,A.J.,et al, 2005 See this aricle in Pubmed Article Abstract The main limiting factor in patient retention was adverse drug reactions. Patients taking lamotrigine (LTG) or gabapentin (GBP) did better than those taking carbamazepine. Seizure control was similar among groups. LTG and GBP should be considered as initial therapy for older patients with newly diagnosed seizures.

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