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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 66(3a): 477-481, set. 2008. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-492565

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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy or eventual side-effects of the association of lamotrigine and sodium valproate in the control of refractory epilepsies. METHOD: A retrospective analysis of 37 children with a mean age of 12 years taking exclusivelly lamotrigine and sodium valproate. Efficacy of seizure control was considered satisfactory if there was a reduction in seizures >50 percent or total control. RESULTS: The association of lamotrigine and sodium valproate was considered satisfactory in 65 percent of the studied children, independent of seizure type. Total seizure control was obtained in 33 percent and 35 percent had an unsatisfactory response or remained unchanged. Primary generalized tonic clonic seizures were the most common type with 84 percent of day-time seizures having a good response to treatment. Side-effects were seen in 11 percent of patients and the most common was tremor. CONCLUSION: Total or satisfactory control of seizures was seen in the majority of patients and side-effects were uncommon.


OBJETIVO: Avaliar a eficácia ou eventuais efeitos colaterais da associação de lamotrigina e valproato de sódio no controle de epilepsia refrataria. MÉTODO: Análise retrospectiva de 37 crianças e adolescentes com idade média de 12 anos tratadas exclusivamente com lamotrigina e valproato de sódio. A eficácia do controle de crises foi considerada satisfatória se o controle das crises foi >50 por cento ou total. RESULTADOS: A associação de lamotrigina e valproato de sódio foi considerada satisfatória em 65 por cento, independente do tipo de crise. O controle total de crises foi obtido em 33 por cento e em 35 por cento a resposta foi insatisfatória ou permaneceu inalterada. Crise generalizada primaria tônico clonica foi o mais comum, com 84 por cento das crises ocorrendo durante o dia, com boa resposta ao tratamento. Efeitos colaterais foram vistos em 11 por cento dos pacientes, sendo tremor o mais freqüente. CONCLUSÃO: Controle total ou satisfatório das crises ocorreu na maioria dos pacientes, sendo pouco freqüente os efeitos colaterais.


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Adolescent , Child , Child, Preschool , Female , Humans , Male , Young Adult , Anticonvulsants/therapeutic use , Epilepsy/drug therapy , Triazines/therapeutic use , Valproic Acid/therapeutic use , Age Distribution , Anticonvulsants/adverse effects , Drug Therapy, Combination , Epilepsy/etiology , Retrospective Studies , Sex Distribution , Seizures/prevention & control , Treatment Outcome , Triazines/adverse effects , Valproic Acid/adverse effects , Young Adult
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