research Adolescent's Hair Loss Due to Levetiracetam
A teenager lost hair after starting epilepsy medication levetiracetam.
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research Vorasidenib-Induced Trichomegaly and Hypertrichosis: A New Side Effect in a Patient with Diffuse Astrocytoma
Vorasidenib can cause unusual hair growth.
research Finasteride Interferes with Prostaglandin-Induced CatSper Signalling in Human Sperm
Finasteride may affect male fertility by interfering with specific sperm signaling.
research Obesity, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, and Thyroid Dysfunction in Women with Epilepsy
Women with epilepsy on certain medications might gain weight and have higher thyroid-stimulating hormone levels, but not more polycystic ovarian syndrome.
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 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 Antiseizure Medication-Induced Alopecia: A Literature Review
Some antiseizure medications can cause reversible hair loss, with valproate, lamotrigine, and carbamazepine being the most common.
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 Difficult-To-Treat Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsy In A Young Woman
The young woman with epilepsy became seizure-free after finding the right combination of medications.
research Analysis of Adverse Drug Reactions in Pediatric Patients with Epilepsy: An Intensive Pharmacovigilance Study
Many pediatric epilepsy patients experience preventable severe adverse drug reactions, especially with certain medications and risk factors.
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 Treating Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures: Easier Said Than Done
Progesterone treatment improved seizures in a woman with menstrual cycle-related epilepsy, but a wrong medication worsened her condition.
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 Sodium Valproate: Doctor Jekyll and Mister Hyde
Sodium valproate is effective in treating epilepsy, especially in patients who don't respond to other medications.
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 Side Effects of Sodium Valproate During Long-Term Treatment in Epilepsy
Long-term sodium valproate treatment for epilepsy generally caused mild and temporary side effects.
research Telogen Effluvium Caused by Magnesium Valproate and Lamotrigine
Two people lost a lot of hair because of epilepsy drugs, but their hair grew back after changing medication.
research Alopecia with Carbamazepine in Two Patients with Focal Seizures
Two patients with epilepsy experienced hair loss after taking the drug carbamazepine.
research Adverse Drug Reactions and Interactions: Case Studies
Some medications caused temporary health issues that improved after stopping the drugs, but two patients died from liver problems linked to carbamazepine.
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 Anticonvulsant Hypocalcaemia
Long-term use of seizure medications can disrupt calcium metabolism, but this can be treated with vitamin D or UV light and does not affect seizure control.
research Eosinophilic Pleuropericardial Effusion Due to Valproic Acid
Valproic acid can cause a rare allergic reaction leading to fluid around the lungs and heart, which is treatable by changing medication.
research Carbamazepine-Induced Hair Loss: A Case Report
Carbamazepine can cause hair loss, which may reverse when the medication is stopped.
research Electric Hair Follicular Stimulation
Electric Follicle Stimulation may promote hair growth and density with no known side effects.
research Sodium Valproate-Aggravated Psoriasiform Eruption
Sodium valproate can worsen psoriasis-like skin conditions.
research Pink Scaling Papules and Plaques on the Palms, Soles, Chest, Abdomen, and Extremities
The woman likely has secondary syphilis, treatable with penicillin.
research Valproic Acid-Induced Hair-Texture Changes in a White Woman
Valproic acid can cause reversible hair curling and persistent hair thinning.
research Hair Loss with Levetiracetam in Five Patients with Epilepsy
Levetiracetam may cause hair loss, which can potentially reverse with lower doses or stopping the drug.
research Dermatologic Side Effects of Psychotropic Medications
Psychotropic medications can cause skin reactions, including severe conditions like SJS and TEN, and it's important for psychiatrists to recognize and manage these side effects.
research Psychotropic Medication and Drug-Related Alopecia
Some psychiatric medications can cause reversible hair loss.