phentermine has been researched along with Seizures in 2 studies
Phentermine: A central nervous system stimulant and sympathomimetic with actions and uses similar to those of DEXTROAMPHETAMINE. It has been used most frequently in the treatment of obesity.
Seizures: Clinical or subclinical disturbances of cortical function due to a sudden, abnormal, excessive, and disorganized discharge of brain cells. Clinical manifestations include abnormal motor, sensory and psychic phenomena. Recurrent seizures are usually referred to as EPILEPSY or seizure disorder.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "A 35-year-old woman taking phentermine for weight loss presented with altered mental status and 2 witnessed generalized seizures." | 7.77 | Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in the context of phentermine use resulting in intracranial hemorrhage. ( Singh, H; Verro, P; Wong, VS, 2011) |
| "A 35-year-old woman taking phentermine for weight loss presented with altered mental status and 2 witnessed generalized seizures." | 3.77 | Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in the context of phentermine use resulting in intracranial hemorrhage. ( Singh, H; Verro, P; Wong, VS, 2011) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 1 (50.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 1 (50.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Wong, VS | 1 |
| Singh, H | 1 |
| Verro, P | 1 |
| Opitz, K | 1 |
2 other studies available for phentermine and Seizures
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in the context of phentermine use resulting in intracranial hemorrhage.
Topics: Adult; Encephalitis; Female; Humans; Intracranial Hemorrhages; Phentermine; Seizures; Syndrome; Weig | 2011 |
[Anorexigenic phenylalkylamines and serotonin metabolism].
Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Animals; Appetite Depressants; Chlorphentermine; Diarrhea; Eating; Feeding and | 1967 |