[Tramadol-induced epileptic seizures].
A previously non-epileptic 17-year-old patient presented with 2 generalized epileptic seizures, which occurred at 6 months of interval, following the oral intake of 200-250 mg of tramadol. Urine analysis showed only the product and its metabolites. Epileptic seizures induced by tramadol and high risk factors are described and discussed.
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Service de Neurologie, Hôpital Hôtel-Dieu de France, Beyrouth, Liban. koussalam@hotmail.com
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D000293:Adolescent; D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001921:Brain / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000503:physiopathology; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D004569:Electroencephalography; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000503:physiopathology; D007839:Functional Laterality / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D014147:Tramadol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*
D000701:Analgesics, Opioid; D014147:Tramadol