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Audit of use of stiripentol in adults with Dravet syndrome
Author(s) -
Balestrini S.,
Sisodiya S. M.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
acta neurologica scandinavica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.967
H-Index - 95
eISSN - 1600-0404
pISSN - 0001-6314
DOI - 10.1111/ane.12611
Subject(s) - dravet syndrome , tolerability , medicine , adverse effect , pediatrics , epilepsy , neurology , neurosurgery , surgery , psychiatry
Objectives There are very few data available in the literature on the use of stiripentol in adults with Dravet syndrome ( DS ). DS cases are increasingly recognized in adulthood, and more children with DS now survive to adulthood. The aim of the study was to document the effectiveness and tolerability of stiripentol in adults with DS . Material and methods We conducted an observational clinical audit in the epilepsy service of the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London ( UK ). Results We included 13 adult subjects with DS (eight females, five males). The responder (defined as more than 50% reduction in all seizure types) rate was 3/13 (23%) at 36 months. The following other outcomes were reported: seizure exacerbation (3/13, 23%), no change (3/13, 23%), less than 50% reduction in seizures (2/13, 15%), more than 50% reduction in generalized tonic‐clonic seizures but no other seizure types (1/13, 8%), undefined response (1/13, 8%). The retention rate was 62% after 1 year and 31% after 5 years. Adverse effects were reported in 7/13 (54%): the most frequent were anorexia, weight loss, unsteadiness and tiredness. Withdrawal due to adverse effects occurred in 3/13 (23%). Conclusions Compared with previous studies on children with DS , our results show a lower responder rate and a similar tolerability profile. Stiripentol can be effective with a good tolerability profile. Our audit is small, but supports the use of stiripentol in adults with DS when first‐line treatments are ineffective or not tolerated, in keeping with published guidelines.