Behavioral side effects of gabapentin in children.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
We report 7 children who received gabapentin (GBP) as adjunctive medic ation and subsequently developed behavioral side effects. These behavioral changes consisted of intensification of baseline behaviors as well as new behavioral problems. Behaviors that parents considered most troublesome were tantrums, aggression directed toward others, hyperactivity, and defiance. All behavioral changes were reversible and were managed by dose reduction or discontinuation of GBP. All children had baseline attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and developmental delays.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Lee, DO; Steingard, RJ; Cesena, M; Helmers, SL; Riviello, JJ; Mikati, MA
Published Date
- January 1996
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 37 / 1
Start / End Page
- 87 - 90
PubMed ID
- 8603631
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0013-9580
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1111/j.1528-1157.1996.tb00517.x
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States