Pyridoxine and status epilepticus

Q: In patients with status epilepticus, pyridoxine level is expected to be? (select one)

 A) high

B) low

Answer: B

There is an inverse correlation between pyridoxine level and the risk of status epilepticus. Repleting low or low-normal pyridoxine may help to shorten the period of status epilepticus.

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Reference:

Dave HN, Eugene Ramsay R, Khan F, et al. Pyridoxine deficiency in adult patients with status epilepticus. Epilepsy Behav 2015; 52:154.