GABAPENTIN ASSOCIATED WITH AGGRESSIVE-BEHAVIOR IN PEDIATRIC-PATIENTS WITH SEIZURES

Authors
TALLIAN KB NAHATA MC LO W TSAO CY
Citation
Kb. Tallian et al., GABAPENTIN ASSOCIATED WITH AGGRESSIVE-BEHAVIOR IN PEDIATRIC-PATIENTS WITH SEIZURES, Epilepsia, 37(5), 1996, pp. 501-502
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Clinical Neurology
Journal title
Epilepsia → ACNP
ISSN journal
00139580
Volume
37
Issue
5
Year of publication
1996
Pages
501 - 502
Database
ISI
SICI code
0013-9580(1996)37:5<501:GAWAIP>2.0.ZU;2-C
Abstract
Gabapentin (GBP) is a new antiepileptic drug (AED) approved for adjunc tive treatment of complex partial seizures with or without seizures se condarily generalization in adults. We report 2 children who received GBP for intractable seizures and who developed intolerable aggressive behavior requiring dose reduction or drug discontinuation. Behavioral changes should be recognized as a possible side effect of GBP, especia lly in mentally retarded children.