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Reversible hemiparesis associated with the use of topiramate. Seizure 2002 Oct;11(7):460-3

Date

09/19/2002

Pubmed ID

12237075

DOI

10.1053/seiz.2001.0641

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-0036797040 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   8 Citations

Abstract

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 BP

Author

Hema Patel MD Professor in the Neurology department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Anticonvulsants
Child, Preschool
Electroencephalography
Epilepsy
Fructose
Humans
Male
Paresis
Severity of Illness Index