Patients qualified for entry into the randomized comparison phase of this study only if 1) they continued to experience 2 or more CPS per 4 weeks during an 8 to 12 week long period of monotherapy with adequate doses of an AED (i.e., phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital, or primidone) and 2) they made a successful transition over a two week interval to divalproex sodium
Patients should be informed about the signs and symptoms of complications and the importance of seeking prompt medical attention if they notice any changes
Carreno-Muller E, Herrera AJ, de Pablos RM, Tomas-Camardiel M, Venero JL, Cano J, et al
On the flip side, the entry of additional therapies may also help validate the commercial viability of the PWS space, attracting greater attention from payers, clinicians, and advocacy groups
They need to get their D3 levels tested