1 citations,
April 2015 in “Russkij žurnal detskoj nevrologii” 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.
12 citations,
September 2002 in “Epilepsia” Monitoring new epilepsy drugs after they're sold is crucial to find rare and long-term side effects that initial tests might miss.
6 citations,
April 2019 in “Russkij žurnal detskoj nevrologii” Some epilepsy drugs can cause reproductive and cosmetic side effects in women and affect pregnancy, but most women still have healthy babies.
January 2024 in “Authorea (Authorea)” 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.
Antiepileptic drugs can cause cosmetic side effects and affect menstrual cycles, fertility, and bone health in women with epilepsy.
August 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Valproic acid, a common antiepileptic medication, can cause reversible hair loss in patients.
3 citations,
June 2015 in “Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” The conclusion is that cerebrovascular diseases can cause seizure-like activity in stroke patients, which can be improved with antiepileptic drugs.
273 citations,
May 2017 in “The Lancet” Some drugs can cause rare but potentially deadly skin reactions, and early treatment and avoiding the drug again are key.
107 citations,
August 2002 in “Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry” Women with epilepsy should be monitored for reproductive issues, which can be caused by epilepsy or its treatments, especially when using valproate.
28 citations,
November 2019 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Vegetarian Indian women with PCOS have higher inflammation levels than non-vegetarians.
13 citations,
April 2019 in “Seizure” Valproic acid increases the risk of hair loss more than other drugs, especially in migraine patients, and lamotrigine may be a safer alternative.
7 citations,
March 2018 in “Psychiatry and Clinical Psychopharmacology” Valproate can cause brain swelling with high ammonia levels, possibly underreported, especially in psychiatric patients.
2 citations,
July 2018 in “Journal of pediatric epilepsy” A teenager lost hair after starting epilepsy medication levetiracetam.
1 citations,
October 2019 in “Epileptic disorders” A girl with Pitt-Hopkins syndrome developed curly hair as a rare side effect from the epilepsy drug perampanel.
1 citations,
September 2007 in “European journal of paediatric neurology” Low dose valproic acid treatment caused hair loss in a young patient.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document says that early treatment of Acne Vulgaris is important to prevent scarring and that adult onset acne is common in women, often due to hormonal imbalances.
49 citations,
February 2009 in “Clinical Rheumatology” SLE is more common among Nigerians than previously thought, especially in women, requiring early treatment.
1 citations,
January 2018 in “Journal of Neurology Research” A young man had rare serious side effects from an epilepsy drug, leading to stopping the drug.
34 citations,
January 2008 in “International Review of Neurobiology” Epilepsy and certain epilepsy drugs can lead to reproductive problems in women, but changing medication might improve these issues.
17 citations,
January 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Valproic acid can cause hair loss, but information on hair color change is not detailed.
June 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceuticals Nutraceuticals and Cosmetic Science” 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.
38 citations,
November 2005 in “Epilepsia” Levetiracetam is widely used and generally well-tolerated for treating idiopathic generalized epilepsies, with tiredness as the main side effect.
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4 citations,
August 2001 in “Epilepsia” Treating epilepsy is complex, requiring careful drug choice and patient adherence to manage seizures and side effects.
2 citations,
January 2011 in “Andrologia” Flutamide and a new synthetic steroid affected brain and prostate chemicals and showed potential for treating androgen-related conditions and epilepsy.
25 citations,
December 2001 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Potassium channel openers show promise for treating heart disease and other conditions, but more research is needed to fully understand their effects and safety.
10 citations,
October 2016 in “Epilepsy & behavior” Levetiracetam often causes behavioral issues, while oxcarbazepine is more likely to cause sleepiness in epilepsy patients.
October 2024 in “Andrology” Paternal drug exposure can harm fertility, pregnancy outcomes, and offspring health, with specific drugs linked to various reproductive issues.
August 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Ferulic acid can reduce seizures and depression-like behaviors in catamenial epilepsy by balancing hormones and brain enzyme activity.
June 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Sudanese epilepsy patients often experience hair loss from anti-epileptic drugs but continue their medication regardless of cosmetic side effects.