Psychiatric uses of topiramate: What is the current evidence?

oleh: Pierre M Joubert

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: AOSIS 2008-06-01

Deskripsi

Topiramate enhances gamma-amino-butyric acid effects, has anti- glutaminergic effects, and is a state-dependent sodium channel blocker. 1 It is registered as an adjunctive treatment for epilepsy but is not registered for psychiatric indications. Nevertheless, it may be useful beyond its initial indication, considering the promising literature on which I report below. However, much more research evidence is needed to establish sufficient scientific justification for prescribing it routinely for psychiatric purposes.