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KMID : 1031220120160010030
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Journal of Korean Epilepsy Society
2012 Volume.16 No. 1 p.30 ~ p.32
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Successful Treatment of Intractable Hiccup with Levetiracetam
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Kim Ye-Rim
Park Hyun-Ju
Shin Joon-Hyun
Lee Ju-Hun
Kim Woo-Kyung
Song Hong-Ki
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Abstract
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Hiccups may be considered a form of myoclonus of diaphragm. Valproic acid has been considered the drug of choice in treatment of intractable hiccups; however, its various adverse events limit its use in the clinical basis, especially in elderly or complicated patients. Levetiracetam was known as a safe antiepileptic drug. However, the anti?hiccup property of the levetiracetam has been rarely reported. We report a 69?year old male patient who developed sudden persistent hiccups and was successfully treated with levetiracetam. Levetiracetam should be considered as alternative treatment option in selected patients with intractable hiccups.
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KEYWORD
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Intractable hiccups, Levetiracetam, Valproic acid
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