Intermittent diazepam and continuous phenobarbital to treat recurrence of febrile seizures: a systematic review with meta-analysis

Intermittent diazepam and continuous phenobarbital to treat recurrence of febrile seizures: a systematic review with meta-analysis

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Convulsions triggered by WATER BUFFALO BUTTER UNSALTED fever are the most common type of seizures in childhood, and 20% to 30% of them have recurrence.The prophylactic treatment is still controversial, so we performed a systematic review to find out the effectiveness of continuous phenobarbital and intermittent diazepam compared to placebo for febrile seizure recurrence.METHOD: Only randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials were analyzed.The recurrence of febrile seizure was assessed for each drug.RESULTS: Ten eligible clinical trials were included.

Febrile seizure recurrence was smaller in children treated with diazepam or phenobarbital than in placebo group.Prophylaxis with either phenobarbital or diazepam reduces recurrences of febrile seizures.The studies were clinical, methodological, and statistically Bosch CFA634GS1B Serie 8 900 Watt Microwave Built In Brushed Steel heterogeneous.CONCLUSION: The effectiveness of phenobarbital and diazepam could not be demonstrated because clinical trials were heterogeneous, and the recommendation for treatment recurrence should rely upon the experience of the assistant physician yet.