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The efficacy and side effects of levetiracetam on refractory epilepsy in children

Faruk İncecik, MOzlem Hergüner, Şakìr Altunbaşak

Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences · 2012 · 13 citations · 14 references

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Abstract

Our results confirm that LEV, as add-on therapy, was effective in reducing seizure frequency in a variety of seizure types but seems most effective for partial-onset seizures. LEV was also well-tolerated in children.

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Karl O. Nakken, ANN-SOFIE ERIKSSON, Rasmus Lossius et al. · Seizure · 2002 · 89 citations · Full text

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Levetiracetam in Refractory Pediatric Epilepsy

James W. Wheless, Yu‐Tze Ng · Journal of Child Neurology · 2002 · 84 citations

Levetiracetam in the treatment of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome

Emily de los Reyes, Gregory B. Sharp, Jane Williams et al. · Pediatric Neurology · 2004 · 68 citations

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Efficacy and safety of levetiracetam in infants and young children with refractory epilepsy

Salvatore Grosso, Duccio Maria Cordelli, Giangennaro Coppola et al. · Seizure · 2007 · 62 citations · Full text

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Efficacy and tolerability of levetiracetam in children aged 10 years and younger: a clinical experience

Maw Tan, Richard Appleton · Seizure · 2003 · 57 citations · Full text

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