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Comparative cognitive effects of carbamazepine and phenytoin in healthy adults.

Author: AbneyO L, AllenM E, KingD W, LoringD W, MeadorK J, MooreE E, ZamriniE Y

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Overview

Both carbamazepine and phenytoin impaired cognitive function in healthy adults, but the differences in effects between the two drugs were not clinically significant.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
We investigated neuropsychological effects of carbamazepine and phenytoin in 21 healthy adults using a randomized, double-blind, double-crossover design and treating each subject with each drug for 1 month, separated by a 1-month washout. There were neuropsychological evaluations at baseline, the en...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1212/wnl.41.10.1537

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Comparing Cognitive Effects of Carbamazepine and Phenytoin

The field of neurology is a vast and complex desert, with many mysteries still waiting to be uncovered. This study, like a skilled explorer, delves into the cognitive effects of two commonly used anticonvulsant medications: carbamazepine and phenytoin. By comparing their impact on cognitive function in healthy adults, the researchers aimed to shed light on potential differences in their neuropsychological profiles.

The researchers, like explorers navigating a challenging landscape, used a randomized, double-blind, double-crossover design to carefully assess the cognitive performance of participants under each medication. The findings, like oases in the desert, revealed subtle differences in cognitive function between the two drugs, with both medications impacting certain cognitive domains, but without any significant differences in overall cognitive impairment.

Navigating the Cognitive Landscape

This study suggests that, despite subtle differences in cognitive effects, both carbamazepine and phenytoin may lead to mild cognitive impairment. However, the researchers emphasized that these differences were not clinically significant. This information is crucial for clinicians, allowing them to navigate the complex cognitive landscape associated with anticonvulsant therapy.

Making Informed Decisions

This research serves as a guide for clinicians in the vast desert of neurology, highlighting the importance of understanding the potential cognitive effects of anticonvulsant medications. By recognizing the subtle differences between drugs and considering the individual needs of patients, clinicians can make informed decisions about treatment options.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This study, like a camel caravan traversing the desert of neurology, offers valuable insights into the cognitive effects of carbamazepine and phenytoin. While both drugs may cause mild cognitive impairment, the findings suggest that these differences are not clinically significant, allowing clinicians to navigate treatment decisions with greater confidence.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 1991-11-21
  2. Date Revised 2019-05-14
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

1922792

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1212/wnl.41.10.1537

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