Adverse effects of AEDs 02

Topic: Pharmacology

Created on Saturday, December 8 2007 by jdmiles

Last modified on Saturday, December 8 2007.

 
        A) Insomnia
 
        B) Peripheral neuropathy
 
        C) Paresthesias
 
        D) Hirsutism
 
        E) Weight gain
 

 

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This question was created on December 08, 2007 by jdmiles.
This question was last modified on December 08, 2007.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS

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A) insomnia

This answer is incorrect.

Insomnia is a hallmark side effect of vigabatrin and felbamate, but is less characteristic of barbiturates.  (See References)

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B) peripheral neuropathy

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Side effects of barbiturates include Dupytren's contractures and peripheral neuropathy.  (See References)

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C) paresthesias

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Paresthesias is a hallmark side effect of topiramate, but is less characteristic of barbiturates.  (See References)

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D) hirsutism

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Hirsutism is a hallmark side effect of phenytoin, but is less characteristic of barbiturates.  (See References)

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E) weight gain

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Weight gain is a hallmark side effect of valproate and gabapentin, but is less characteristic of barbiturates.  (See References)

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References:

1. Greenwood, R.S. (2000). "Adverse effects of antiepileptic drugs." Epilepsia, 41 Suppl 2 S42-52. (PMID:10885739)

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Adverse effects of AEDs 02
Question ID: 12080702
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Created: 12/08/2007
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