Abstract | OBJECTIVE: CASE SUMMARY: DISCUSSION: CONCLUSIONS: Hypocalcemic seizures are uncommon and underdiagnosed complications of long-term therapy with AEDs. Loss of seizure control in a patient stabilized on AEDs is an indication to check the patient's calcium status. Proper treatment of this complication is vitamin D and calcium supplementation. Prophylactic supplementation with vitamin D is necessary in institutionalized patients treated with AEDs.
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Authors | Fawzi Elhami Ali, Mahmoud A Al-Bustan, Waleed A Al-Busairi, Fatema A Al-Mulla |
Journal | The Annals of pharmacotherapy
(Ann Pharmacother)
Vol. 38
Issue 6
Pg. 1002-5
(Jun 2004)
ISSN: 1060-0280 [Print] United States |
PMID | 15084684
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Anticonvulsants
- Phenytoin
- Phenobarbital
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Topics |
- Adult
- Anticonvulsants
(adverse effects)
- Humans
- Hypocalcemia
(chemically induced)
- Male
- Phenobarbital
(adverse effects)
- Phenytoin
(adverse effects)
- Seizures
(etiology, prevention & control)
- Vitamin D Deficiency
(chemically induced)
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