Sulthiame add-on therapy for epilepsy

Is sulthiame effective and tolerated as add‐on therapy for infants with epilepsy? A Cochrane Review summary with commentary

“…The aim of this Cochrane Review 1 was to assess the efficacy and tolerability of sulthiame as add‐on therapy for people with epilepsy of any aetiology.…”

“…7 In this clinical scenario, use of sulthiame as add-on therapy seems to reduce seizure activity in people with DRE, as observed, for example, in children affected by Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. 8 SULTHIAME ADD-ON THERAPY FOR EPILEPSY 1 What is the aim of this Cochrane Review?…”

“…The aim of this commentary was to discuss from a rehabilitation perspective the published Cochrane Review ‘Sulthiame add‐on therapy for epilepsy’ 1 by Bresnahan et al, under the direct supervision of the Cochrane Epilepsy Group. This Cochrane Corner is produced in agreement with Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology by Cochrane Rehabilitation.…”