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Effects of chronic anticonvulsant monotherapy on endocrine system in prepubertal children with convulsive disorders.
Abstract:
Effects of phenobarbital (PB), carbamazepine (CBZ) and sodium valproate (VPA) monotherapy on endocrine functions were investigated in 7 clinically prepubertal children aged 5-10 8/12 years. The following meaning results were observed: normal PRL release, low basal T4 levels in PB-, CBZ-treated children and normal T4 basal level in the VPA-treated child; normal T3, rT3, TBG and TSH basal values and normal TSH release in all treated children, normal FSH release in PB-, CBZ- and VPA-treated females, high LH levels before and after LHRH injection in CBZ- and PB-treated females; normal levels in the VPA-treated one, normal basal FSH levels and increased releases in PB- and CBZ-treated males, high LH levels before and after LHRH injection in PB- and CBZ-treated males, normal basal and peak levels of GH.
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