Carbamazepine treatment of generalized tonic-clonic seizures in idiopathic generalized epilepsy.
Publication/Presentation Date
3-1-2014
Abstract
PURPOSE: Evaluate the efficacy of carbamazepine in the treatment of idiopathic generalized epilepsy (IGE).
METHOD: The response of five patients with IGE, who experienced primarily generalized tonic-clonic seizures which were refractory to multiple antiepileptic drugs, is reported.
RESULTS: Carbamazepine controlled multiple seizure types and did not induce or increase the frequency of myoclonic or absence seizures in these patients. Many family members also responded favorably to carbamazepine.
CONCLUSION: Carbamazepine can be used with caution as an alternative treatment option for refractory IGE, especially in cases in which the main seizure type is generalized tonic-clonic.
Volume
23
Issue
3
First Page
234
Last Page
236
ISSN
1532-2688
Published In/Presented At
Kenyon, K., Mintzer, S., & Nei, M. (2014). Carbamazepine treatment of generalized tonic-clonic seizures in idiopathic generalized epilepsy. Seizure, 23(3), 234–236. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seizure.2013.11.016
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
24370318
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article