title: Encephalopathy induced by levetiracetam in an elderly woman.
abstract: Levetiracetam is frequently used in the elderly considering its favorable pharmacological profile, efficacy, and good tolerance. We reported an encephalopathy with levetiracetam in an elderly subject who had no renal failure, no concomitant valproate medication, and no other additional co-morbidities. Levetiracetam should be discontinued when this condition is suspected.
authors.affiliation: Geriatric Department, University Hospital of Tours, 2 Bd Tonnellé, Tours Cedex, France. hommet@med.univ-tours.fr
authors.forename: Caroline
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hommet
authors.forename: Emilie
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Beaufils
authors.forename: Vincent
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Roubeau
authors.forename: Bertrand
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: De Toffol
authors.forename: Héliette
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Ripault
authors.forename: Thierry
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Constans
authors.forename: Karl
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Mondon
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D000077287:Levetiracetam; D020258:Neurotoxicity Syndromes / Q000209:etiology*; D010889:Piracetam / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D012640:Seizures / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants; D000077287:Levetiracetam; D010889:Piracetam