Anti-seizure medications (ASMs) adverse effects classification

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Anti-seizure medications (ASMs) adverse effects classification. Drowsiness, Fatigue, Dizziness, Blurred vision. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Type A: caused by known drug mechanisms

  • Drowsiness
  • Fatigue
  • Dizziness
  • Blurred vision
  • Cognitive impairment
  • Psychiatric problems

Type B: caused by individual vulnerability

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Type C: caused by cumulative drug exposure

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Type D: teratogenic

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Type E: drug interactions

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References

  1. Tomson T, Zelano J, Dang YL, Perucca P. The pharmacological treatment of epilepsy in adults. Epileptic Disord 2023 (Online ahead of print).

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