Neurol. praxi. 2010;11(4):228-231

Idiosyncratic adverse effects of antiepileptics and their clinical significance

doc.MUDr.Robert Kuba, Ph.D.
Centrum pro epilepsie Brno, 1. neurologická klinika LF MU ve FN u sv. Anny, Brno

Idiosyncratic adverse effects account for only a small portion of all adverse effects of antiepileptic drugs. They are of significance particularly

because some of them may be life-threatening for the patient. The review article provides basic information on the most common

idiosyncratic adverse effects of antiepileptic drugs.

Keywords: epilepsy, antiepileptic drugs, idiosyncratic adverse effects

Published: October 1, 2010  Show citation

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