Lamotrigine Monotherapy in Newly Diagnosed Untreated Epilepsy: A Double‐Blind Comparison with Phenytoin

J. Steiner, T.; I. Dellaportas, C.; J. Findley, L.; Gross, M.; B. Gibberd, F.; D. Perkin, G.; M. Park, D.; Abbott, R.

doi:10.1111/j.1528-1157.1999.tb05562.x

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Lamotrigine Monotherapy in Newly Diagnosed Untreated Epilepsy: A Double‐Blind Comparison with Phenytoin

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Authors:

T. J. Steiner

C. I. Dellaportas

L. J. Findley

Abstract

Summary: Purpose : Lamotrigine is an effective add‐on therapy against a range of epileptic seizure types. Comparative studies with carbamazepine (CBZ) as monotherapy in newly diagnosed epilepsy suggest similar efficacy. In this study, lamotrigine (LTG) and phenytoin (PHT) are compared. Methods : In ...

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