Carbamazepine-induced combined phonic and motor tic in a boy with Down's syndrome

Epileptic Disord. 2000 Mar;2(1):39-40.

Abstract

We report the occurrence of a tic in a boy with Down's syndrome. The movement disorder was induced by carbamazepine (CBZ) and resolved completely after discontinuation of CBZ. The development of tics seems to be a rare, idiosyncratic side effect of CBZ in children.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anticonvulsants / adverse effects*
  • Anticonvulsants / therapeutic use
  • Carbamazepine / adverse effects*
  • Carbamazepine / therapeutic use
  • Child
  • Down Syndrome / complications*
  • Epilepsy, Complex Partial / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Tics / chemically induced*

Substances

  • Anticonvulsants
  • Carbamazepine