Symptomatic antiepileptic drug associated vitamin D deficiency in noninstitutionalized patients: an under-diagnosed disorder.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Four noninstitutionalized patients, 4 months - 51 years old, presented out of 421 patients with epilepsy seen within a period of 2 years with serious symptoms of vitamin D deficiency secondary to chronic antiepileptic drug therapy. Presenting symptoms included exacerbation of seizure activity, status epilepticus, carpopedal spasms, fractures, osteomalacia, and rickets. All had low serum calcium and low vitamin D levels. Our experience supports the practice of screening patients on chronic antiepileptic drug therapy for vitamin D abnormalities.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Mikati, M; Wakim, RH; Fayad, M
Published Date
- 2003
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 51 / 2
Start / End Page
- 71 - 73
PubMed ID
- 15298160
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0023-9852
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- Lebanon