Lamotrigine-induced blepharospasm.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

Movement disorders such as tremor and ataxia occur commonly during therapy with antiepileptic drugs (AEDs). Dystonias, however, are rare. Blepharospasm, although reported with neuroleptic agents, has never been reported with AEDs. Our patient developed blepharospasm during therapy with lamotrigine.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Verma, A; Miller, P; Carwile, ST; Husain, AM; Radtke, RA

Published Date

  • July 1999

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 19 / 7

Start / End Page

  • 877 - 880

PubMed ID

  • 10417037

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0277-0008

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1592/phco.19.10.877.31554

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States