CONCLUSION
We reported a significant association between medication adherence,
duration of epilepsy, duration of AED use, Epileptiform pattern with
mean LAEP score. Furthermore, the mean LAEP from this study was higher
compared to values from previous studies. Duration of epilepsy and AEDs
usage are the major determinant of adverse drug reaction in PWE. Routine
evaluation for known ADR that is specific for AEDs should be
incorporated to management of PWE by physician and Health Care Providers
(HCP) to improve their quality of life. Overall goal of seizure
management should be aimed at achieving early seizure control and
remission with the aim of attaining a seizure free stage period of more
than 3-5years so that AEDs might not be needed.