Abstract
FBM add-on open-label treatment was evaluated in 42 patients with severe refractory epilepsy (38 partial epilepsy, 4 Lennox-Gastaut syndrome). FBM was titrated up to the maximal tolerated dose or satisfactory clinical control. Blood parameters of liver and bone marrow function were checked every fortnight. 6 pts showed a seizure reduction greater than 50% and 2 pts were seizure-free over a period ranging 12 to 24 months, 8 pts dropped-out for adverse effects. In 3 cases an increase of serum transaminase and alkaline phosphatase, promptly disappeared after FBM withdrawal, was found.
| Translated title of the contribution | Felbamate: A new evaluation in refractory epileptic patients |
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| Original language | Italian |
| Pages (from-to) | 313-315 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Bollettino - Lega Italiana contro l'Epilessia |
| Issue number | 106-107 |
| Publication status | Published - 1999 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Neurology