Self-poisoning with lamotrigine and pregabalin.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report a case of intentional overdose in a 29-year-old male with two of the newer anti-epileptic agents, lamotrigine and pregabalin. To our knowledge, this case report details the highest plasma levels of lamotrigine ever recorded in the literature. The patient presented with seizures and a reduced level of consciousness. Management of these and subsequent complications centres on supportive care in the high dependency and intensive therapy units.
Medical subject headings
- Anticonvulsants
- Seizures
- Suicide, Attempted
- Triazines
- gamma-Aminobutyric Acid