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How do you treat behavioral changes in patients with temporal lobe epilepsy?

Such as antipsychotics, SSRIs/SNRIs, mood stabilizers (e.g., lamotrigine), benzodiazepines, behavioral therapy, etc.
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What have you found helpful in treating behavioral disturbances in temporal lobe epilepsy?

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Neurology · University of Rochester Medical Center
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People with epilepsy (PWE) are much more likely to suffer from comorbid psychiatric problems during their lifetime, with about 1 in 3 PWE experiencing psychiatric symptoms at some point. In general, patients with psychiatric symptoms and coexisting epilepsy should be managed much the same as anyone ...

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