Levetiracetam-induced rage and suicidality: Two case reports and review of literature

Levetiracetam-induced rage and suicidality: Two case reports and review of literature

Background: Levetiracetam-induced rage is a rare neurobehavioral adverse effect of levetiracetam that is characterized by seething rage, uncontrollable anger, fits of fury, depression, violence, and suicidal tendencies. It occurs more in patients with prior mood or psychotic disturbances. No such ca...

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Main Authors: Orakwue A. Molokwu, Birinus A. Ezeala-Adikaibe, Ikenna O. Onwuekwe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-01-01
Series:Epilepsy and Behavior Case Reports
Subjects:
Levetiracetam-induced rage
Kepprage
Suicidality
Antiepileptic drug
Adverse drug reaction
Southeast Nigeria
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221332321500033X

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