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What is best anti convulsant drug for patient with hepatic encephalopathy?
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See below: Best medicine for patients with hepatic compromise are those that are not metabolized by the liver, such as lyrica, gabapentin, vimpat, (lacosamide) keppra. A drug such as Dilantin would not be a wise choice.
Answered 6/25/2014
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No one best: There is no one best drug but a physician will try to select one by balancing adequate seizure control, ease of use, other medical problems, with minimal risk of causing additional liver problems. Keppra (levetiracetam) (levetriacetam) is a potential choice with low risk of liver injury but there is no one best choice.
Answered 6/26/2014
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