research Cosmetic Side Effects of Antiepileptic Drugs in Adults With Epilepsy
Some antiepileptic drugs can cause weight gain and hair loss, especially in women.
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30 / 345 resultsresearch Safety and Tolerability of Antiepileptic Drugs in Women with Epilepsy
Antiepileptic drugs can cause side effects like menstrual problems and infertility in women with epilepsy, but most pregnancies result in healthy babies, with newer drugs being safer.
research Safety and Tolerability of Antiepileptic Drugs in Women with Epilepsy: Literature Review and Own Data
Some epilepsy drugs can cause reproductive and cosmetic side effects in women and affect pregnancy, but most women still have healthy babies.
research Postmarketing Surveillance of New Antiepileptic Drugs: The Tribulations of Trials
Monitoring new epilepsy drugs after they're sold is crucial to find rare and long-term side effects that initial tests might miss.
research Cosmetic Effects of Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs)
Antiepileptic drugs cause cosmetic side effects like hair loss and weight gain, but patients still take their medication without it affecting their quality of life.
research Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions to Drugs
Some drugs can cause rare but potentially deadly skin reactions, and early treatment and avoiding the drug again are key.
research Women And Epilepsy: Reproductive Life And Epilepsy
Antiepileptic drugs can cause cosmetic side effects and affect menstrual cycles, fertility, and bone health in women with epilepsy.
research Cosmetic Effects of Anti-Epileptic Drugs Among Adult Sudanese Epileptic Patients
Sudanese epilepsy patients often experience hair loss from anti-epileptic drugs but continue their medication regardless of cosmetic side effects.
research Secondary Syphilis in Patients Treated at the City Institute for Skin and Venereal Diseases in Belgrade from 2010 to 2014
The conclusion is that cerebrovascular diseases can cause seizure-like activity in stroke patients, which can be improved with antiepileptic drugs.
research Risk of Valproic Acid-Related Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Valproic acid increases the risk of hair loss more than other drugs, especially in migraine patients, and lamotrigine may be a safer alternative.
research Perampanel-Induced Hair Curling in a Patient with Epilepsy Associated with Pitt Hopkins Syndrome
A girl with Pitt-Hopkins syndrome developed curly hair as a rare side effect from the epilepsy drug perampanel.
research Reproductive Dysfunction in Women with Epilepsy
Epilepsy and certain epilepsy drugs can lead to reproductive problems in women, but changing medication might improve these issues.
research Rare Combination of Adverse Effects Associated With Lamotrigine Treatment
A young man had rare serious side effects from an epilepsy drug, leading to stopping the drug.
research Issues in the Treatment of Epilepsy
Treating epilepsy is complex, requiring careful drug choice and patient adherence to manage seizures and side effects.
research Reproductive Dysfunction in Women With Epilepsy: Recommendations for Evaluation and Management
Women with epilepsy should be monitored for reproductive issues, which can be caused by epilepsy or its treatments, especially when using valproate.
research Hyperammonemic Encephalopathy Without Hepatic Dysfunction Due to Treatment With Valproate: Four Cases and a Mini Review
Valproate can cause brain swelling with high ammonia levels, possibly underreported, especially in psychiatric patients.
research Adolescent's Hair Loss Due to Levetiracetam
A teenager lost hair after starting epilepsy medication levetiracetam.
research A Case of Alopecia Areata Associated with Low Dosage Valproic Acid Treatment
Low dose valproic acid treatment caused hair loss in a young patient.
research The Efficacy and Safety of Valproic Acid Medications with Controlled Active Ingredient Release in Adults in Real Clinical Practice from the Position of Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacogenetic Approaches
Sustained-release sodium valproate is effective in treating epilepsy, with some side effects influenced by genetics.
research Valproate-Induced Change in Hair Color
Valproic acid can cause hair loss, but information on hair color change is not detailed.
research 3P's of Valproate: Pharmacokinetic, Pharmacodynamic, and Pharmacogenomic Updates
New information shows Valproate may protect the brain and reduce breathing failure risk but can cause liver damage and other side effects, with genetics affecting dosage needs.
research Levetiracetam in the Treatment of Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsies
Levetiracetam is widely used and generally well-tolerated for treating idiopathic generalized epilepsies, with tiredness as the main side effect.
research Behavioral Effects and Somnolence Due to Levetiracetam Versus Oxcarbazepine: A Retrospective Comparison Study of North Indian Patients with Refractory Epilepsy
Levetiracetam often causes behavioral issues, while oxcarbazepine is more likely to cause sleepiness in epilepsy patients.
research In Quest of the Mysterious Holistic Vedic Herb Bacopa Monnieri (L.) Pennell
Bacopa monnieri, or Brahmi, is a traditional herb that may improve memory and treat various conditions, but more research is needed.
research Dermatoprotective Effect of Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract on Sodium Valproate-Induced Skin Damage in Rats
Moringa oleifera leaf extract protects skin from damage caused by sodium valproate.
research Psychoactive Drugs and Skin
Some psychoactive drugs can cause skin reactions, with carbamazepine having a higher risk, and stopping the drug and seeing a dermatologist is important.
research Acneiform Rash Caused by an Unlikely Drug: Topiramate
A man got a rare rash from the drug topiramate, which went away after he stopped taking it.
research Drug-Induced Skin, Nail, and Hair Disorders
Some drugs can cause skin, nail, and hair problems, which are important for healthcare professionals to recognize and report.
research Drug Repurposing: Hypothesis, Molecular Aspects, and Therapeutic Applications
research Severe Hair Loss Associated with Psychotropic Drugs in Psychiatric Inpatients—Data from an Observational Pharmacovigilance Program in German-Speaking Countries
Some psychiatric drugs can cause severe hair loss, especially valproic acid, and it's more likely in women or those with thyroid issues or past hair loss.