TableĀ 4

Treatment discontinuation due to adverse reactions

DrugAdverse reactionPatients (N)
Valproic acidBehavioural problems2
Tiredness1
Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain1
Hyperactivity, behavioural problems, tremor1
Mood swing1
Auditory hallucination1
Total7
CarbamazepineRash4
Nausea ,vomiting, reduced appetite, incontinence, behavioural problems1
Gum hypertrophy1
Total6
LamotrigineRash2
Dizziness, sleep disturbance, abdominal pain1
Total3
PhenytoinSteven-Johnson syndrome*1
Dystonia, aggression, increased seizure1
Gum hypertrophy, drowsiness1
Total3
PhenobarbitalSteven-Johnson syndrome*1
LevetiracetamNose bleed1
OxcarbazepineAggravated seizure1
ParaldehydeRespiratory arrest*1
Total23
  • *Severe ADRs.

  • ADRs, adverse drug reactions.