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Hyperhomocysteinemia in epileptic patients on new antiepileptic drugs.
Epilepsia - 1 Feb 2010
Belcastro Vincenzo, Striano Pasquale, Gorgone Gaetano, Costa Cinzia, Ciampa Clotilde, Caccamo Daniela, Pisani Laura R, Oteri Giancarla, Marciani Maria G, Aguglia Umberto, Striano Salvatore, Ientile Riccardo, Calabresi Paolo, Pisani Francesco
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Older enzyme-inducing antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) may induce supraphysiologic plasma concentrations of total (t) homocysteine (Hcy). The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of new AEDs on plasma tHcy levels. METHODS: Patients 18-50 years of age, on AEDs monotherapy, wit...
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