Psychiatric uses of topiramate: What is the current evidence?
Topiramate enhances gamma-amino-butyric acid effects, has anti- glutaminergic effects, and is a state-dependent sodium channel blocker. 1 It is registered as an adjunctive treatment for epilepsy but is not registered for psychiatric indications. Nevertheless, it may be useful beyond its initial indi...
Main Author: | Pierre M Joubert |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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AOSIS
2008-06-01
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Series: | South African Journal of Psychiatry |
Online Access: | http://www.sajp.org.za/index.php/sajp/article/view/157 |
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