Monitoring the cognitive effects of antiepileptic pharmacotherapy - approaching the individual patient

► Cognition is a major aspect of treatment outcome. ► Cognitive deficits in epilepsy reflect synergistic effects of epilepsy and treatment. ► Antiepileptic drugs primarily affect attention and executive functions. ► Objective and subjective instruments allow for tracking cognitive side effects. ► Routine diagnostics may improve individual medical care and treatment outcomes.