A Case of Posthypoxic Myoclonus with Lamotrigine Add-On Therapy.
- Author:
Woo Seok YANG
1
;
Sook Young ROH
;
Min Jung SEO
;
Yoo Seok KWON
;
Hyun Jeung YU
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, Pundang Jesaeng General Hospital, Seongnam, Korea. syrohnu@dmc.or.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Posthypoxic myoclonus;
Lamotrigine
- MeSH:
Anticonvulsants;
Benzodiazepines;
Myoclonus*;
Seizures;
Valproic Acid
- From:Journal of Korean Epilepsy Society
2007;11(1):59-63
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Posthypoxic myoclonus is poorly controlled with current treatments. Based on clinical experience, valproate and benzodiazepines have been used to treat myoclonic seizures. Rarely, some antiepileptic drugs may exacerbate myoclonic seizures. Although lamotrigine is controversial for treatment in myoclonic seizures, we experience a case of posthypoxic myoclonus improved with lamotrigine add-on therapy.
