J Korean Epilepsy Soc.
2007 Jun;11(1):59-63.
A Case of Posthypoxic Myoclonus with Lamotrigine Add-On Therapy
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Neurology, Pundang Jesaeng General Hospital, Seongnam, Korea. syrohnu@dmc.or.kr
Abstract
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Posthypoxic myoclonus is poorly controlled with current treatments. Based on clinical experience, valproate and benzodiazepines have been used to treat myoclonic seizures. Rarely, some antiepileptic drugs may exacerbate myoclonic seizures. Although lamotrigine is controversial for treatment in myoclonic seizures, we experience a case of posthypoxic myoclonus improved with lamotrigine add-on therapy.