Published online by Cambridge University Press: 19 December 2024
Antiseizure medications (ASMs) have endocrine related side effects. Long term use of ASMs may result in menstrual irregularities, sexual dysfunction, anovulatory cycles, polycystic ovaries, and reduced fertility. Some ASMs also interfere with glucose and bone metabolism, as well as normal thyroid function. Other ASMs may result in syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion (SIADH) and hyponatremia. Epilepsy patients treated with ASMs are at risk for bone loss and fractures. This chapter explores the endocrine and hormonal effects of antiseizure medications.
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