Lamotrigine for Absence Seizures

Abstract

The effectiveness and safety of lamotrigine (Lamictal) monotherapy in newly diagnosed typical absence seizures in 45 children and adolescents, aged 3-15 years, were evaluated in a placebo-controlled, double-blind trial at centers in Norfolk, VA; Akron, OH; Boston, MA; and Research Triangle Park, NC.

Keywords

• typical absence seizures
• hyperventilation
• protocol analysis