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Guidelines for selecting a first-line antiepileptic drug for children with autism spectrum disorder.
| ASD symptoms | Avoid | Possible alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Gastrointestinal disorders | Valproate | Levetiracetam, lamotrigine |
| Mitochondrial disorders | Valproate | Levetiracetam, lamotrigine |
| Poor growth | Topiramate | Lamotrigine |
| Overweight | Valproate | Lamotrigine, levetiracetam |
| Behavioral problems | Levetiracetam | Valproate |
