Journal of Korean Epilepsy Society  2007;11(1):59-63

A Case of Posthypoxic Myoclonus with Lamotrigine Add-On Therapy.

Woo Seok YANG 1 ; Sook Young ROH ; Min Jung SEO ; Yoo Seok KWON ; Hyun Jeung YU

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Keywords

Posthypoxic myoclonus; Lamotrigine

Country

Republic 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.