Neurológia pre prax 4/2010

Idiosyncratic adverse effects of antiepileptics and their clinical significance

Idiosyncratic adverse effects account for only a small portion of all adverse effects of antiepileptic drugs. They are of significance particularly because some of them may be life-threatening for the patient. The review article provides basic information on the most common idiosyncratic adverse effects of antiepileptic drugs.

Keywords: epilepsy, antiepileptic drugs, idiosyncratic adverse effects.