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[Connective tissue changes during longterm anticonvulsive therapy].

Abstract
Among the connective tissue changes induced by the chronic use of anticonvulsants, gingival hyperplasia associated with the use of phenytoin is the most reliably proven. In addition it is probable that phenytoin can also lead to a coarsening of the facies. Phenobarbital can probably trigger the development of Dupuytren's contracture, polyfibromatosis and/or Sudeck's syndrome. In connection with, or independently of this, phenobarbital can also lead to painful joints. A number of anticonvulsants are suspected of being able to trigger lupus erythematodes.
AuthorsJ Rothmeier, W Fröscher
JournalFortschritte der Medizin (Fortschr Med) Vol. 107 Issue 35 Pg. 743-7 (Dec 10 1989) ISSN: 0015-8178 [Print] Germany
Vernacular TitleBindegewebsveränderungen unter Antiepileptika-Langzeittherapie.
PMID2691374 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article, Review)
Chemical References
  • Anticonvulsants
Topics
  • Anticonvulsants (adverse effects)
  • Connective Tissue (drug effects)
  • Humans

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