Seizure after use of almotriptan

Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2008 Sep;110(8):850-1. doi: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2008.05.014. Epub 2008 Jul 3.

Abstract

We report the case of a young woman who suffered from a seizure after use of almotriptan. There was a recurrence with ergotamine. We discuss possible link with susceptibility genes.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Calcium Channels / genetics
  • Electroencephalography
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Middle Aged
  • Migraine Disorders / complications*
  • Migraine Disorders / drug therapy
  • Migraine Disorders / genetics
  • Mutation
  • Paresis / etiology
  • Positron-Emission Tomography
  • Seizures / chemically induced*
  • Sodium-Potassium-Exchanging ATPase / genetics
  • Tryptamines / adverse effects*
  • Tryptamines / therapeutic use

Substances

  • CACNA1A protein, human
  • Calcium Channels
  • Tryptamines
  • almotriptan
  • ATP1A2 protein, human
  • Sodium-Potassium-Exchanging ATPase