Levetiracetam-Associated Psychogenic Non-epileptic Seizures; A Hidden Paradox.

Conclusion LEV can induce PNES in susceptible populations. Awareness of this association is crucial for timely withdrawal of triggering factor and appropriate management. This will reduce inadvertent additional prescription of antiepileptic agents.
PMID: 30725538 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology - February 7, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: J Popul Ther Clin Pharmacol Source Type: research