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Jerome Y. Yager, MD; Shashi S. Seshia, MD

Am J Dis Child. 1988;142(9):931-932.

Abstract
• Sublingual lorazepam was successful in controlling serial seizures in ten children. There was both intrasubject and intersubject variability in the effective dose, which ranged from about 0.05 mg/kg to 0.15 mg/kg. Side effects were minimal and consisted of drowsiness, unsteadiness, nausea, and hyperactivity. Sublingual lorazepam is an easy and effective way to treat serial seizures at home.

(AJDC 1988;142:931-932)

Author Affiliations
From the Section of Pediatric Neurosciences, Children's Hospital of Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication June 3, 1988.

Read in part before the Canadian Congress of Neurological Sciences, Vancouver, June 25, 1987.

Reprint requests to Section of Pediatric Neurosciences, Children's Hospital, University of Manitoba, 840 Sherbrook St, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3A 1S1 (Dr Seshia).

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