A Case With Catamenial Epilepsy: Good Response to Phenobarbital
Journal Title: Journal of Neurological Sciences-Turkish - Year 2006, Vol 23, Issue 3
Abstract
In some women with epilepsy, seizures occur especially during or just before the menstruel cycles. This condition was refered as catamenial epilepsy. The diagnosis of catamenial epilepsy is mainly based on the assessment of menstruation and seizure records. Acetazolamide, hormonal preparations benzodiazepines and conventional antiepileptics were commonly used drugs in these patients. Here, we report a case with catamenial epilepsy who showed good response to phenobarbital therapy.
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Ali AKYOL, Cengiz TATAROĞLU, Ayça ÖZKUL
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