Pediatric Neurology
Volume 26, Issue 1 , Pages 61-63, January 2002

Carbamazepine toxicity after influenza vaccination

  • William C Robertson Jr, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCommunications should be addressed to: Dr. Robertson; University of Kentucky; Department of Neurology; Kentucky Clinic Wing D L-445; Lexington, KY 40538-0284 USA
    • Department of Neurology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40538-0284 USA

Received 30 April 2001; accepted 22 June 2001.

Abstract 

Accidental ingestion and drug interaction are known causes of carbamazepine toxicity. Less well recognized is the possibility that influenza vaccination may significantly increase carbamazepine blood levels. Our experience suggests that carbamazepine toxicity can result from influenza vaccination.

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PII: S0887-8994(01)00332-0

Pediatric Neurology
Volume 26, Issue 1 , Pages 61-63, January 2002

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