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Effect of Antiepileptic Drugs on Bone Metabolism and Growth in Epileptic Children
Woo Suk Juhng, Sun Jun Kim, Soo Chul Cho, Chan Uhng Joo
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1999;42(8):1078-1085.   Published online August 15, 1999
Purpose : Long-term administration of anticonvulsants for children with convulsive disorder may cause osteomalacia, depending on dosage, duration, types, and combination of anticonvulsants administered. This study was performed to examine the effect of anticonvulsant drugs on bone mineral density in epileptic children. Methods : Forty-eight epileptic children aged 3 to 15 years were enrolled in this study. They were treated with...
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