Year: 1998 Source: Journal of Neurology, v.245, no.11, (November 1998), p.745-747 SIEC No: 20010765

The side effects of carbamazepine & symptoms of overdosage have been extensively studied. However, little is known about symptoms, electrophysiological findings, & prognosis in severe carbamazepine intoxication. The case of a 33-year-old female with severe carbamazepine intoxication following a suicide attempt is described in this article. The patient made a complete recovery. (9 refs.)