Epilepsy is a neurological condition in which a person has recurrent seizures caused by sudden bursts of abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
Some drugs affect mood more than others. For example:
- Levetiracetam is well known for causing irritability or mood changes in some people.
- Valproate can sometimes cause weight gain or emotional dullness.
- Lamotrigine often has fewer mood side effects and sometimes improves mood.