Carbamazepine may trigger new-onset epileptic seizures in an individual with autism spectrum disorders: a case report

Akira Monji; Toshihiko Maekawa; Kazuyuki Yanagimoto; Ichiro Yoshida; Sadayuki Hashioka

doi:10.1016/j.eurpsy.2004.06.001

Carbamazepine may trigger new-onset epileptic seizures in an individual with autism spectrum disorders: a case report

Eur Psychiatry. 2004 Aug;19(5):322-3. doi: 10.1016/j.eurpsy.2004.06.001.

Authors

Akira Monji¹, Toshihiko Maekawa, Kazuyuki Yanagimoto, Ichiro Yoshida, Sadayuki Hashioka

Affiliation

¹ Department of Neuropsychiatry, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan. amonji@hf.rim.or.jp

PMID: 15276670
DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpsy.2004.06.001

Abstract

We herein report a case of new-onset epileptic seizures induced by carbamazepine in an individual with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). We clinicians should bear in mind the possibility that epileptic seizures may possibly be either precipitated or exacerbated by carbamazepine especially in individuals with ASD.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Anticonvulsants / adverse effects*
Autistic Disorder / drug therapy*
Carbamazepine / adverse effects*
Electroencephalography
Epilepsy, Tonic-Clonic / chemically induced*
Epilepsy, Tonic-Clonic / diagnosis
Humans
Male

Substances

Anticonvulsants
Carbamazepine