IMPE Abstracts

Introduction: Epilepsy is the most common neurological disorder that requires prolonged medication in children, with a prevalence of 0.5 to 1%. Carbamazepine is one of the most prescribed antiepileptic by neuropediatricians. The administration of carbamazepine is associated with decreased free thyroxine (FT4) levels being variable the relationship with thyrotropic hormone (TSH) values. When discontinuing therapy with carbamazepine, serum thyroid hormone levels...