Anticonvulsant drugs for alcohol-related disorders

Abstract

Introduction and Objective. This study was designed to review the literature in search of current anticonvulsants for the treatment of alcohol-related diseases. As an alternative to the currently applied medicaments, antiepileptic drugs have become the focus of research so that patients can achieve permanent abstinence or reduce the bothersome alcohol-induced symptoms. Review Methods. The literature review was conducted using the PubMed and Google Scholar database. Publications from 2015–2024 were analyzed and the following keywords were used as search criteria: „alcohol use disorder,” „alcohol withdrawal syndrome,” „anticonvulsant drugs.” Brief description of the state of knowledge. Alcohol use disorder (AUD) can manifest itself as either a recurrent and violent desire to consume alcohol or chronic heavy drinking. While attempting to stop drinking, patients experience the