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lamotrigine and Hepatic Encephalopathy

lamotrigine has been researched along with Hepatic Encephalopathy in 2 studies

Hepatic Encephalopathy: A syndrome characterized by central nervous system dysfunction in association with LIVER FAILURE, including portal-systemic shunts. Clinical features include lethargy and CONFUSION (frequently progressing to COMA); ASTERIXIS; NYSTAGMUS, PATHOLOGIC; brisk oculovestibular reflexes; decorticate and decerebrate posturing; MUSCLE SPASTICITY; and bilateral extensor plantar reflexes (see REFLEX, BABINSKI). ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY may demonstrate triphasic waves. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp1117-20; Plum & Posner, Diagnosis of Stupor and Coma, 3rd ed, p222-5)

Research

Studies (2)

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

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Dion, MH1
Novotny, EJ1
Carmant, L1
Cossette, P1
Nguyen, DK1
Makin, AJ1
Fitt, S1
Williams, R1
Duncan, JS1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for lamotrigine and Hepatic Encephalopathy

ArticleYear
Lamotrigine therapy of epilepsy with Angelman's syndrome.
    Epilepsia, 2007, Volume: 48, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Angelman Syndrome; Anticonvulsants; Child; Disease-Free Survival; Drug Resistance

2007
Fulminant hepatic failure induced by lamotrigine.
    BMJ (Clinical research ed.), 1995, Jul-29, Volume: 311, Issue:7000

    Topics: Adult; Anticonvulsants; Fatal Outcome; Female; Hepatic Encephalopathy; Humans; Lamotrigine; Triazine

1995