Topiramate monotherapy for childhood absence seizures: an open label pilot study
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This open-label, single-site, pilot study evaluated the therapeutic usefulness of topiramate in five children with typical absence seizures defined as loss of awareness associated with 3 Hz spike-wave activity on 24 hour ambulatory electroencephalogram (EEG). The children were previously untreated or treated unsuccessfully using other antiepileptic medication. Topiramate was initiated at a dose of 1 mg x kg (-1)day (-1), titrated twice weekly in 1 mg x kg (-1)day (-1)increments to 12 mg x kg (-1)day (-1)or individual maximally tolerated dose. Response was assessed after 6 weeks with ambulatory EEG monitoring and patient/parent record of seizure counts. All children completed the study. One previously untreated child became seizure-free on 5 mg x kg (-1)day(-1) topiramate, with no residual spike-wave activity at the final visit. In two patients, the frequency of seizures decreased in the early phases of titration, but rose to baseline levels as the topiramate dose was increased. With a reduction in dose to 6 mg x kg (-1)day (-1), seizure control improved, with substantial reductions in spike-wave activity. Seizure counts were not improved in the two remaining patients. Transient mood changes were noted in two patients. No child was withdrawn secondary to adverse effects. The results suggest that topiramate may be effective in childhood absence epilepsy. Controlled studies are now required to identify the clinically optimal dose.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Seizure
دوره 11 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2002