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clonazepam and Vitamin B 12 Deficiency

clonazepam has been researched along with Vitamin B 12 Deficiency in 2 studies

Clonazepam: An anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptor responses.
clonazepam : 1,3-Dihydro-2H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one in which the hydrogens at positions 5 and 7 are substituted by 2-chlorophenyl and nitro groups, respectively. It is used in the treatment of all types of epilepsy and seizures, as well as myoclonus and associated abnormal movements, and panic disorders. However, its use can be limited by the development of tolerance and by sedation.

Vitamin B 12 Deficiency: A nutritional condition produced by a deficiency of VITAMIN B 12 in the diet, characterized by megaloblastic anemia. Since vitamin B 12 is not present in plants, humans have obtained their supply from animal products, from multivitamin supplements in the form of pills, and as additives to food preparations. A wide variety of neuropsychiatric abnormalities is also seen in vitamin B 12 deficiency and appears to be due to an undefined defect involving myelin synthesis. (From Cecil Textbook of Medicine, 19th ed, p848)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Vitamin B12 deficiency is a treatable cause of failure to thrive and developmental regression, involuntary movements, and anemia."1.39Involuntary movements misdiagnosed as seizure during vitamin B12 treatment. ( Belgemen, T; Carman, KB; Yis, U, 2013)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (50.00)29.6817
2010's1 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Carman, KB1
Belgemen, T1
Yis, U1
Ozer, EA1
Turker, M1
Bakiler, AR1
Yaprak, I1
Ozturk, C1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for clonazepam and Vitamin B 12 Deficiency

ArticleYear
Involuntary movements misdiagnosed as seizure during vitamin B12 treatment.
    Pediatric emergency care, 2013, Volume: 29, Issue:11

    Topics: Atrophy; Brain; Breast Feeding; Clonazepam; Diagnostic Errors; Dyskinesia, Drug-Induced; Electroence

2013
Involuntary movements in infantile cobalamin deficiency appearing after treatment.
    Pediatric neurology, 2001, Volume: 25, Issue:1

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Breast Feeding; Clonazepam; Diagnosis, Differential; Dyskinesia, Drug-Induced; Fema

2001