It is well reported in the epilepsy literature that use of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) leads to
bone loss. Validated instruments were administered to assess knowledge, health behavior …

In the neurology literature it is well established that anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) lead to bone
loss (osteopenia and osteoporosis). Several large epidemiologic studies have found twice …

In epilepsy populations there are multiple barriers to the prevention, diagnosis, and
treatment of metabolic bone disease. This study explored issues that may be unique to inner …

The prevalence of risk factors for osteoporosis in persons with epilepsy, patients' awareness
of their risk, and their engagement in osteoprotective behaviors were assessed in this study …

Objective Adults aged 50 years and older with epilepsy face an increased risk of fracture
associated both with age and with the use of antiepileptic drugs. Lifestyle behaviors, such as …

Opinion statement When treating a person with epilepsy, one must consider many factors in
addition to the obvious need to treat the seizures. Both epilepsy itself and treatment with …

Adults taking antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) have an augmented risk for osteopenia and
osteoporosis because of abnormalities of bone metabolism associated with AEDs. The …

Diseases of the bone are becoming increasingly prevalent. Persons with epilepsy treated
with antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) are at greater risk as evidenced by changes in bone …

Svalheim S, Røste LS, Nakken KO, Taubøll E. Bone health in adults with epilepsy. Acta
Neurol Scand: 2011: 124 (Suppl. 191): 89–95.© 2011 John Wiley & Sons A/S. Patients with …

Purpose Patients with epilepsy have a greatly increased risk of osteoporosis and fractures.
The literature is diverse and contradictory when dealing with the underlying …