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Long-term treatment with gabapentin for partial epilepsy.

L M Ojemann1, A J Wilensky, N R Temkin

  • 1Epilepsy Center, Department of Neurological Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle.

Epilepsy Research
|November 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

This study found that gabapentin, an antiepileptic drug, showed a trend toward improving partial seizures in patients. Long-term use suggests gabapentin monotherapy may be effective for some individuals with refractory epilepsy.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Clinical Pharmacology

Background:

  • Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures.
  • Partial seizures are a common type of epilepsy, often requiring combination therapy.
  • Gabapentin is an established antiepileptic drug with known efficacy in short-term studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the long-term efficacy and tolerability of gabapentin as an add-on therapy for partial seizures.
  • To assess the potential for gabapentin monotherapy in patients with refractory epilepsy.

Main Methods:

  • Open-label study design.
  • Inclusion of 35 patients with partial seizures.
  • Long-term follow-up at 6, 12, 18, and 24 months.

Main Results:

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  • A trend toward improvement in simple partial seizures (SPS) and complex partial seizures was observed.
  • Significant improvement in SPS noted at 12 and 24 months.
  • Five out of nine patients successfully transitioned to gabapentin monotherapy, with significant seizure reduction or freedom in most.

Conclusions:

  • Long-term add-on gabapentin therapy demonstrates sustained efficacy for partial seizures.
  • Gabapentin monotherapy is a viable option for select patients with refractory epilepsy.
  • Findings support ongoing double-blind monotherapy trials for gabapentin.