Myoclonus induced by amoxicillin-clavulanic acid

•We present a patient in whom myoclonus appeared after initiation of treatment with amoxicillin-clavulanic acid.•Myoclonus and EEG abnormalities disappeared after discontinuation of antibiotic treatment.•This possible adverse effect should be considered to avoid performing aggressive therapeutic man...

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Published in:Epilepsy & behavior reports 2020-01, Vol.14, p.100367, Article 100367
Main Authors: Viloria-Alebesque, Alejandro, Povar-Echeverría, Marina, Bruscas-Alijarde, María Jesús, Gracia-Gutiérrez, Anyuli, Royo-Trallero, Leticia, Al-Cheikh-Felices, Patricia
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Language:English
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Amoxicillin-clavulanic acid
Antibiotic
Myoclonus
Seizure
Side effect
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Summary:•We present a patient in whom myoclonus appeared after initiation of treatment with amoxicillin-clavulanic acid.•Myoclonus and EEG abnormalities disappeared after discontinuation of antibiotic treatment.•This possible adverse effect should be considered to avoid performing aggressive therapeutic maneuvers.
ISSN:2589-9864
2589-9864
DOI:10.1016/j.ebr.2020.100367