Felbamate urolithiasis

BMJ Case Rep. 2023 Dec 21;16(12):e253883. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2022-253883.

Abstract

Drug-induced nephrolithiasis is an important consideration in recurrent stone formers with polypharmacy. While felbamate nephrolithiasis has previously been published in the paediatric population, we present the oldest published case of a felbamate stone in an adult, a man in his 30s with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. Even with moderate dosing, high drug serum levels can occur. Performing at least one stone analysis remains a critical component to care in these patients. Urologists should have a high index of suspicion for drug stone when stone analysis returns indeterminate characterisation in the absence of infection. Close communication with neurology is key to preventing recurrent stone disease.

Keywords: Epilepsy and seizures; Urological surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anticonvulsants / therapeutic use
  • Epilepsy* / drug therapy
  • Felbamate* / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nephrolithiasis*
  • Phenylcarbamates / therapeutic use
  • Propylene Glycols
  • Urolithiasis* / chemically induced
  • Urolithiasis* / drug therapy

Substances

  • Anticonvulsants
  • Felbamate
  • Phenylcarbamates
  • Propylene Glycols