Hot Water Epilepsy Successfully Treated With Daily Clobazam
PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY CARE, vol.33, no.10, 2017 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 33 Issue: 10
- Publication Date: 2017
- Doi Number: 10.1097/pec.0000000000000659
- Journal Name: PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY CARE
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: No
Abstract
Hot water epilepsy (HWE) is a rare form of reflex epilepsy precipitated by a bath or shower in hot water. Although the condition is benign and a decreased bath temperature will help, antiepileptic drugs may be needed in some cases. Prophylactic clobazam is currently the first choice treatment option. Here we report the case of a 10-year-old boy with HWE successfully treated with daily doses of clobazam. Daily clobazam was preferred over prophylactic clobazam because of the patient's frequent bathing and parental concern. Daily clobazam is a novel treatment option for HWE and seems to be a good choice where antiepileptic drugs are necessary.