Seizure : the journal of the British Epilepsy Association
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Allergic reactions to antiepileptic drugs in the form of skin rash are not uncommon but angioedema, an acute life threatening reaction is rare. Angioedema has been reported with the use of oxcarbazepine and carbamazepine. ⋯ The patient had previous skin rashes with both phenytoin and lamotrigine. Levetiracetam was stopped and she improved after treatment with norepinephrine, antihistamines and corticosteroids.