Abstract
Approximately 10–30% of patients with West syndrome respond to high-dose vitamin B6 treatment. The response to vitamin B6 is rapid; seizures disappear within the first 2 weeks of treatment. Mild side effects,
such as gastrointestinal symptoms and liver dysfunction, are observed in 40–70%, but
these resolve after discontinuation or a reduction of the dosage of vitamin B6. High-dose vitamin B6 treatment is useful as a first line agent in treating West syndrome.
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Publication history
Accepted:
August 2,
2001
Received in revised form:
July 30,
2001
Received:
June 4,
2001
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