Levetiracetam as alternative treatment in Jeavons syndrome.
Τίτλος | Levetiracetam as alternative treatment in Jeavons syndrome. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2014 |
Authors | Parissis, D., Ioannidis P., & Karacostas D. |
Journal | J Neurol Sci |
Volume | 341 |
Issue | 1-2 |
Pagination | 147-9 |
Date Published | 2014 Jun 15 |
ISSN | 1878-5883 |
Λέξεις κλειδιά | Adult, Anticonvulsants, Epilepsy, Absence, Female, Humans, Levetiracetam, Myoclonus, Piracetam |
Abstract | We report on a 25 year old female patient who had a diagnosis of Jeavons syndrome since her childhood. Although valproate led to seizure freedom, she developed persistent reproductive endocrine disorders attributed to this drug. The withdrawal of valproate in parallel with an initiation of levetiracetam monotherapy resulted in a maintenance of clinical remission and a resolution of these abnormalities. This case together with relevant literature data supports the view that the use of levetiracetam might be of benefit for female patients with Jeavons syndrome. |
DOI | 10.1016/j.jns.2014.03.051 |
Alternate Journal | J Neurol Sci |
PubMed ID | 24798222 |