Suppression of carbamazepine-induced rash with prednisone.
We report our experience with 20 patients who developed a rash shortly after the introduction of carbamazepine and were treated with prednisone and an antihistamine. Sixteen patients were successfully continued on carbamazepine while 4 had to discontinue the drug.
Murphy
J M
JM
Department of Medicine, Danbury Hospital, CT.
Mashman
J
J
Miller
J D
JD
Bell
J B
JB
D000328:Adult; D002220:Carbamazepine / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012640:Seizures / Q000188:drug therapy
D002220:Carbamazepine; D011241:Prednisone