Hormonal Contraception, Seizures, and Antiepileptic Drugs

Hormonal Contraception, Seizures, and Antiepileptic Drugs

Contraception is an important consideration for women with epilepsy. The pharmacokinetic interactions between antiepileptic drugs and oral contraceptives are biderectional. Steroid hormones and enzyme-inducing antiepileptic drugs are substrates for the cytochrome P450 enzyme system. As a result, the...

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Main Author: Dilek ATAKLI
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2018-01-01
Series:Archives of Epilepsy
Subjects:
antiepileptic drugs
epilepsy
hormonal contraceptives
Online Access: http://archepilepsy.org/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/hormonal-contraception-seizures-and-antiepileptic-/54917

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