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How often do you consider lamotrigine in patients with myoclonic epilepsy?

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Neurology · University of Rochester Medical Center

When considering juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, I frequently prescribe lamotrigine, especially if a person of childbearing potential. However, I counsel on the possibility that it may exacerbate or not completely control the myoclonic seizures.

When considering progressive myoclonic epilepsies (PMEs),...

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