Anticonvulsants: an overview of use in old age psychiatry

Anticonvulsants are being widely used in psychogeriatric practice for their non-epilepticproprieties despite limited research specific to older adults. Drs Murali Krishna and HaripriyaKamireddy review the evidence base for anticonvulsants commonly used in psychiatricdisorders, focusing particularly on issues specific to older adults, offering a helpful guide andgeneral overview of available options.