- Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors were associated with lower risk of late-onset epilepsy vs dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors.
- They also reduced risk of status epilepticus and antiseizure medication use.
- Findings were consistent across subgroups and sensitivity analyses.
- Benefit was seen in patients with stroke or dementia.
- No benefit was observed in traumatic brain injury- or tumor-related epilepsy.
Source: Epilepsia