The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (3)(3), CD003032-CD003032 (2003-08-15)
Absence seizures are brief epileptic seizures which present in childhood and adolescence. They are characterised by sudden loss of awareness and an electroencephalogram (EEG) typically shows generalised spike wave discharges at three cycles per second. Ethosuximide, valproate and lamotrigine are
We describe a case of aplastic anemia in an 8-year-old girl which was diagnosed 8 months after initiation of ethosuximide as treatment for absence seizures. Blood counts had been previously monitored and were normal. The patient successfully underwent allogeneic bone
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (4)(4), CD003032-CD003032 (2005-10-20)
Absence seizures are brief epileptic seizures which present in childhood and adolescence. They are characterised by sudden loss of awareness and an electroencephalogram (EEG) typically shows generalised spike wave discharges at three cycles per second. Ethosuximide, valproate and lamotrigine are
Ethosuximide is the drug of first choice in absence seizures. Idiosyncratic side effects are rare. Valproate is effective against absence, generalized tonic-colonic, and partial seizures. It is the drug of choice in photosensitive seizures. Valproate is, on the whole, free
Based on small numbers of patients, it is possible to make the following suggestions rather than categorical statements. For myoclonic seizures and epilepsies which are not otherwise specified, valproate seems of proven efficacy. Ethosuximide may be a useful adjunct. The
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