Key Points:
1. Cosmetic effects of AEDs are of particular concern among
women because they can damage body image and self-esteem.
2. Adverse effects of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) are common,
can have a considerable impact on quality of life and contribute to
treatment failure
3. Women are more likely to experience Cosmetic side effects
(CSEs) compared with men.
4. Epilepsy has diverse effects on the overall wellbeing or
subjective quality of life (QOL) of the patients.