A Well-Tolerated and Effective Antiepileptic Drug for Patients With Myasthenia Gravis at Last?

Clin Neuropharmacol. 2018 Mar/Apr;41(2):80-81. doi: 10.1097/WNF.0000000000000267.

Abstract

Antiepileptic drugs have been known to worsen myasthenia gravis (MG) symptoms, and therefore, in patients who suffer both conditions (myasthenia and epilepsy), treatment selection is difficult. We report 2 cases of patients with MG who were safely treated with lacosamide. Evidence about antiepileptic drug treatment and adverse effects in MG is reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acetamides / therapeutic use*
  • Aged
  • Anticonvulsants / adverse effects
  • Anticonvulsants / therapeutic use*
  • Epilepsy / complications*
  • Epilepsy / drug therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lacosamide
  • Middle Aged
  • Myasthenia Gravis / complications*

Substances

  • Acetamides
  • Anticonvulsants
  • Lacosamide