Antiseizure medications prescribing for behavioural and psychiatric concerns in adults with an intellectual disability living in England
Date
2023-05Author
Branford, D
Sun, JJ
Shankar, Rohit
Subject
Epilepsy challenging behaviour psychiatric conditions neurodevelopmental learning disabilities
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<jats:title>Summary</jats:title><jats:p>Antiseizure medications (ASMs) are the second most widely prescribed psychotropic for people with intellectual disabilities in England. Multiple psychotropic prescribing is prevalent in almost half of people with intellectual disabilities on ASMs. This analysis identifies limited evidence of ASM benefit in challenging behaviour management and suggests improvements needed to inform clinical practice.</jats:p>
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Publisher
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Place of Publication
England
Journal
The British Journal of Psychiatry
Volume
222
Issue
5
Pagination
191-195
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