Reversible hemiparesis associated with the use of topiramate. Seizure 2002 Oct;11(7):460-3
Date
09/19/2002Pubmed ID
12237075DOI
10.1053/seiz.2001.0641Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0036797040 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 8 CitationsAbstract
We report a case of a 5-year-old boy with intractable partial seizures who developed a transient hemiparesis, worsening of the electroencephalogram (EEG) and a change in his seizure pattern with increased seizure frequency after receiving topiramate (TPM). Symptoms resolved within a month after TPM was discontinued. Clinicians need to be aware that TPM use may occasionally be associated with focal motor weakness and exacerbation of seizures.
Author List
Patel H, Asconapé JJ, Garg BPAuthor
Hema Patel MD Professor in the Neurology department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AnticonvulsantsChild, Preschool
Electroencephalography
Epilepsy
Fructose
Humans
Male
Paresis
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