Lacosamide Induced Hyperactivity in a Mental Retarded Child with Seizure Disorder: A Case Report
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Neurosciences - Year 2016, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Lacosamide is a novel anticonvulsant that modulates voltage gated sodium channels. Although it is known to cause few side effects like dizziness, headache, nystagmus, diplopia, nausea, somnolence, insomnia, drowsiness, hyperactivity, weight gain, very few cases have been reported of the same. We describe a case of 11 year old girl with severe mental retardation with behavioral problems and generalized tonic clonic seizure (GTCS). She was started Lacosamide for her uncontrolled seizures, 2 weeks after which she developed hyperactivity, inattention and restlessness. Discontinuation of Lacosamide made the patient like before. We conclude that this novel drug, Lacosamide should be used cautiously in children and concerned family members should be advised about the drug reaction and adverse effects.
Authors and Affiliations
Saini Vijay K, Singh Harful, Verma Kamal K, Kesharwani Santosh K, Nagaraj Niranjan
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