Topiramate associated hypohidrosis and hyperthermia

İNCECİK F., HERGUNER M., ALTUNBAŞAK Ş.

INDIAN PEDIATRICS, vol.45, no.3, pp.238-240, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 45 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Journal Name: INDIAN PEDIATRICS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.238-240
  • Çukurova University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Topiramate is a new antiepileptic drug, used for treatment of partial onset seizure and refractory seizures. Although it is well tolerated in children, some adverse effects including hypohidrosis and hyperthermia are reported We present two children with epilepsy who were treated with topiramate and developed hypohidrosis and hyperthermia.