This book reviews the use of antiepileptic drugs focussing on the interactions between these
drugs, and between antiepileptics and other drugs. These interactions can be beneficial or can
cause harm. The aim of this book is to increase awareness of the possible impact of combination
pharmacotherapies. Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic interactions are discussed supported
by clinical and experimental data. The book consists of five parts covering the general
concepts and advantages of combination therapies, the principles of drug interactions, the
mechanisms of interactions, drug interactions in specific populations or in patients with co-morbid
health conditions, concluding with a look at the future directions for this field of research.
The book will be of interest to all who prescribe antiepileptics to epileptic and non-epileptic
patients, including epileptologists, neurologists, neuropediatricians, psychiatrists and general
practitioners.