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lamotrigine and REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

lamotrigine has been researched along with REM Sleep Behavior Disorder in 1 studies

REM Sleep Behavior Disorder: A disorder characterized by episodes of vigorous and often violent motor activity during REM sleep (SLEEP, REM). The affected individual may inflict self injury or harm others, and is difficult to awaken from this condition. Episodes are usually followed by a vivid recollection of a dream that is consistent with the aggressive behavior. This condition primarily affects adult males. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p393)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Lamotrigine was started at 25 mg/d, reached a maximum of 100 mg/d after 2 months and was retained at this dose for 1 more month."1.37Lamotrigine withdrawal may worsen RBD symptoms. ( Bonakis, A; Economou, NT; Ferini-Strambi, L; Ghika, A; Kyrozis, A; Vassilopoulos, D, 2011)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (100.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Economou, NT1
Bonakis, A1
Ghika, A1
Ferini-Strambi, L1
Vassilopoulos, D1
Kyrozis, A1

Other Studies

1 other study available for lamotrigine and REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

ArticleYear
Lamotrigine withdrawal may worsen RBD symptoms.
    The neurologist, 2011, Volume: 17, Issue:5

    Topics: Aged; Anticonvulsants; Humans; Lamotrigine; Male; REM Sleep Behavior Disorder; Substance Withdrawal

2011