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Serum immunoglobulins in epileptic patients on anticonvulsant Monotherapy

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OERUM immunoglobulins were measured in patients taking Phenytoin, carbamazepine or sodium valproate as monotherapy. Significant changes in IgG levels occurred with Phenytoin, sodium valproate and carbamazepine and in IgM levels in patients taking carbamazepine.

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  1. Department of Neurology and Clinical Investigation Unit, Cork Regional Hospital, Wilton, Cork

    R. A. Kenny, B. O’Neill & N. Callaghan

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Kenny, R.A., O’Neill, B. & Callaghan, N. Serum immunoglobulins in epileptic patients on anticonvulsant Monotherapy. Ir J Med Sci 151, 16–19 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02940134

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