Abstract
The association of extrapyramidal side effects (EPS) with the use of conventional antipsychotics is well established, however, EPS can occur during treatment with anticonvulsant medications as well. We will present the case of a patient who developed an acute dystonic reaction during treatment with lamotrigine and again during re-challenge with the same agent. We will review common side effects of this medication and the previous reports of lamotrigineassociated dystonias. We will also discuss a possible underlying mechanism.
Keywords: Anticonvulsants, dystonia, extrapyramidal symptoms, gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA), lamotrigine, side effects.
Current Drug Safety
Title:Dystonia Associated with Lamotrigine Therapy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Volume: 9 Issue: 1
Author(s): Paola C. Marrero-Gonzalez, Orlando L. Ruano, Glenn Catalano and Maria C. Catalano
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Keywords: Anticonvulsants, dystonia, extrapyramidal symptoms, gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA), lamotrigine, side effects.
Abstract: The association of extrapyramidal side effects (EPS) with the use of conventional antipsychotics is well established, however, EPS can occur during treatment with anticonvulsant medications as well. We will present the case of a patient who developed an acute dystonic reaction during treatment with lamotrigine and again during re-challenge with the same agent. We will review common side effects of this medication and the previous reports of lamotrigineassociated dystonias. We will also discuss a possible underlying mechanism.
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Marrero-Gonzalez C. Paola, Ruano L. Orlando, Catalano Glenn and Catalano C. Maria, Dystonia Associated with Lamotrigine Therapy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature, Current Drug Safety 2014; 9 (1) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/18715249113136660060
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/18715249113136660060 |
Print ISSN 1574-8863 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 2212-3911 |
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