title: Carbamazepine toxicity after influenza vaccination.
abstract: Accidental ingestion and drug interaction are known causes of carbamazepine toxicity. Less well recognized is the possibility that influenza vaccination may significantly increase carbamazepine blood levels. Our experience suggests that carbamazepine toxicity can result from influenza vaccination.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, Kentucky Clinic Wing D L-445, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40538-0284, USA.
authors.forename: William C
authors.initials: WC
authors.lastname: Robertson
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002220:Carbamazepine / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017029:Epilepsy, Complex Partial / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007252:Influenza Vaccines / Q000494:pharmacology*; D013997:Time Factors; D014839:Vomiting / Q000139:chemically induced*
chemical_list: D007252:Influenza Vaccines; D002220:Carbamazepine