The use of lamotrigine in female patients

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B Schmitz, L Bergmann

Abstract

Gender aspects are important when assessing the tolerability of antiepileptic drugs (AED). Due to its broad spectrum of action and to the lack of evidence for teratogenicity in monotherapy, lamotrigine (LTG) is an AED of first choice for women with epilepsy with child-bearing potential. In an observational study over 6 months including 832 women with epilepsy, we evaluated the efficacy and tolerability of LTG in monotherapy and add-on therapy, with a special focus on parameters of particular importance for women including changes in weight, skin, hair, and patterns of menstruation. Of the treated patients, 94% had seizure reduction of at least 50%. Adverse events occurred in 7.3%; 1% experienced serious adverse events, all of which were reversible. Ninety-six percent continued treatment throughout the observation period, and 83% reported improvement in quality of life by the end of the study. Cognition, functioning at work, and mood improved in 43-54% of patients. In most of them, weight remained stable. Those who were switched from valporate (VPA) or carbamazepine (CPZ) to LTG lost 3.2 kg and 3.1 kg (means), respectively. Many of the women described problems related to menstruation at the beginning of the study: variability in...Continue Reading

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