A Controlled Trial of Diazepam Administered during Febrile Illnesses to Prevent Recurrence of Febrile Seizures
- 8 July 1993
- journal article
- clinical trial
- Published by Massachusetts Medical Society in New England Journal of Medicine
- Vol. 329 (2) , 79-84
- https://doi.org/10.1056/nejm199307083290202
Abstract
Phenobarbital, once widely prescribed to prevent febrile seizures, is now in disfavor because of its side effects and lack of efficacy. Diazepam, administered only during episodes of fever, may be a safe, effective agent to prevent the recurrence of febrile seizures.Keywords
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