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lamotrigine and Myoclonic Jerk

lamotrigine has been researched along with Myoclonic Jerk in 16 studies

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Five patients with idiopathic generalized epilepsies (IGE) treated with lamotrigine (LTG) experienced exacerbation or de novo appearance of myoclonic jerks (MJ)."3.73Lamotrigine associated with exacerbation or de novo myoclonus in idiopathic generalized epilepsies. ( Baldy-Moulinier, M; Berramdane, M; Coubes, P; Crespel, A; Gelisse, P; Genton, P; Monicard, C, 2005)
"An 8-year-old boy developed tremor, unsteadiness, chorea, and eye movement abnormalities on starting lamotrigine for myoclonic jerks."3.72Unusual side effects of lamotrigine therapy. ( Cross, JH; Das, KB; Harris, C; Smyth, DP, 2003)
"Persistence of invalidating action myoclonus is a major problem."2.72Lack of efficacy and potential aggravation of myoclonus with lamotrigine in Unverricht-Lundborg disease. ( Crespel, A; Gelisse, P; Genton, P, 2006)
"Myoclonic jerks are frequently the debut symptom, while tonic-clonic seizures appear later on."2.48[Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy]. ( Markhus, R; Nakken, KO; Selmer, KK; Syvertsen, MR, 2012)
"Patients with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME) may have uncontrolled seizures."1.51Treatment and challenges with antiepileptic drugs in patients with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy. ( Baftiu, A; Enger, U; Fløgstad, I; Johannessen Landmark, C; Johannessen, SI; Koht, J; Syvertsen, M, 2019)
"Palatal myoclonus (PM) is a rare neurological condition with no established treatment."1.31Palatal myoclonus responding to lamotrigine. ( Brown, N; Nasr, A, 2002)
"No changes in the onset or severity of HPNS behavioural signs were observed."1.29Lack of effect of lamotrigine against HPNS in rodent and primate models. ( Halsey, MJ; Maclean, CJ; Meldrum, BS; Pearce, PC; Shergill, HK; Tindley, G; Ward, EM, 1994)

Research

Studies (16)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's3 (18.75)18.2507
2000's9 (56.25)29.6817
2010's3 (18.75)24.3611
2020's1 (6.25)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Zouari, R1
Bouchaala, W1
Nsir, SB1
Kamoun, F1
Triki, C1
Johannessen Landmark, C1
Fløgstad, I1
Syvertsen, M1
Baftiu, A1
Enger, U1
Koht, J1
Johannessen, SI1
Tombini, M1
Pellegrino, G1
Assenza, G1
Di Lazzaro, V1
Costello, DJ1
Sims, KB1
Syvertsen, MR1
Markhus, R1
Selmer, KK1
Nakken, KO1
Das, KB1
Harris, C1
Smyth, DP1
Cross, JH1
Cerminara, C1
Montanaro, ML1
Curatolo, P1
Seri, S1
Burneo, JG1
Miller, S1
Bebin, EM1
Prasad, A1
Crespel, A2
Genton, P2
Berramdane, M1
Coubes, P1
Monicard, C1
Baldy-Moulinier, M1
Gelisse, P2
Rosenhagen, MC1
Schmidt, U1
Weber, F1
Steiger, A1
Fernández Corcuera, P1
Pomarol, E1
Amann, B1
McKenna, P1
Pearce, PC1
Halsey, MJ1
Maclean, CJ1
Ward, EM1
Shergill, HK1
Tindley, G1
Meldrum, BS1
Staedt, J1
Stoppe, G1
Riemann, H1
Hajak, G1
Rüther, E1
Riederer, P1
Clemens, B1
Nasr, A1
Brown, N1

Reviews

1 review available for lamotrigine and Myoclonic Jerk

ArticleYear
[Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy].
    Tidsskrift for den Norske laegeforening : tidsskrift for praktisk medicin, ny raekke, 2012, Aug-07, Volume: 132, Issue:14

    Topics: Adolescent; Anticonvulsants; Diagnosis, Differential; Electroencephalography; Female; Humans; Lamotr

2012

Trials

2 trials available for lamotrigine and Myoclonic Jerk

ArticleYear
Lack of efficacy and potential aggravation of myoclonus with lamotrigine in Unverricht-Lundborg disease.
    Epilepsia, 2006, Volume: 47, Issue:12

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adult; Age of Onset; Anticonvulsants; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Drug Therapy,

2006
Lamotrigine in the treatment of nocturnal myoclonus syndrome (NMS): two case reports.
    Journal of neural transmission (Vienna, Austria : 1996), 1996, Volume: 103, Issue:3

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Glutamic Acid; Humans; Lamotrigine; Male; Middle Aged; Myoclonus; Polysomnography;

1996

Other Studies

13 other studies available for lamotrigine and Myoclonic Jerk

ArticleYear
Opsoclonus myoclonus induced by lamotrigine toxicity.
    Seizure, 2021, Volume: 91

    Topics: Humans; Lamotrigine; Myoclonus; Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome

2021
Treatment and challenges with antiepileptic drugs in patients with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy.
    Epilepsy & behavior : E&B, 2019, Volume: 98, Issue:Pt A

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Cohort Studies; Female; Humans; Lamotrigine; Levetiracetam; Male

2019
De novo multifocal myoclonus induced by lamotrigine in a temporal lobe epilepsy case.
    Journal of the neurological sciences, 2017, Feb-15, Volume: 373

    Topics: Adult; Anticonvulsants; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Drug Resistant Epilepsy; Epilepsy, Tempora

2017
Efficacy of lamotrigine in disabling myoclonus in a patient with an mtDNA A3243G mutation.
    Neurology, 2009, Apr-07, Volume: 72, Issue:14

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; DNA, Mitochondrial; Electroencephalography; Humans; Lamotrigine; Male; Mutation; My

2009
Unusual side effects of lamotrigine therapy.
    Journal of child neurology, 2003, Volume: 18, Issue:7

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Child; Child Behavior Disorders; Chorea; Cognition Disorders; Epilepsy, Absence; Hu

2003
Lamotrigine-induced seizure aggravation and negative myoclonus in idiopathic rolandic epilepsy.
    Neurology, 2004, Jul-27, Volume: 63, Issue:2

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Child; Drug Therapy, Combination; Electroencephalography; Electromyography; Epileps

2004
Video-EEG study in an adult and a child with eyelid myoclonia with absences.
    Epileptic disorders : international epilepsy journal with videotape, 2004, Volume: 6, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Anticonvulsants; Child; Dominance, Cerebral; Drug Therapy, Combination; Electroencephalograph

2004
Lamotrigine associated with exacerbation or de novo myoclonus in idiopathic generalized epilepsies.
    Neurology, 2005, Sep-13, Volume: 65, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Anticonvulsants; Brain; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Dyskinesia, Drug-Induced; Epilepsie

2005
Combination therapy of lamotrigine and escitalopram may cause myoclonus.
    Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2006, Volume: 26, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Antimanic Agents; Citalopram; Drug Therapy, Combina

2006
Myoclonus provoked by lamotrigine in a bipolar patient.
    Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2008, Volume: 28, Issue:2

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Bipolar Disorder; Female; Humans; Lamotrigine; Middle Aged; Myoclonus; Triazines

2008
Lack of effect of lamotrigine against HPNS in rodent and primate models.
    Pharmacology, biochemistry, and behavior, 1994, Volume: 48, Issue:1

    Topics: Animals; Anticonvulsants; Behavior, Animal; Electroencephalography; Female; Glutamates; Glutamic Aci

1994
Perioral myoclonia with absences? A case report with EEG and voltage mapping analysis.
    Brain & development, 1997, Volume: 19, Issue:5

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Brain Mapping; Child; Electroencephalography; Epilepsy, Absence; Female; Humans; La

1997
Palatal myoclonus responding to lamotrigine.
    Seizure, 2002, Volume: 11, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Anticonvulsants; Humans; Lamotrigine; Male; Myoclonus; Triazines

2002