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9mos 1st febrile seizure had pneumonia,2nd 1yr/1mos febrile seizure pneumonia again.eeg abnormal.pedia put phenobarbital 1/4gr 2x/day. right decision?

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Seek referral to a : pediatric neurologist & obtain a developmental assessment to know benefits vs. risks of Phenobarbital, as it can cause behavior & learning problems. Recurrence of Febrile Seizures in 50% of tots who have their 1st at < 12 mos. & abnormal EEG's in 49% don't predict epilepsy. Having Developmental Delays &/or Cerebral Palsy prior to 1st febrile seizure increases risk of epilepsy from 2.9% to 40%.

Answered 10/12/2014

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