Antipyretic Agents May Not Prevent Febrile Seizures

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Antipyretic Agents May Not Prevent Febrile Seizures

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: In a trial, antipyretic agents were ineffective for preventing recurrences of febrile seizures or lowering body temperature in patients with a febrile episode leading to a recurrent febrile seizure.

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smartbrief.com — “Pediatric researchers said using antipyretic agents to prevent febrile seizure recurrences doesn't appear to work. A study that included five hospitals and 231 children showed 23.4% of children given antipyretic medication had a febrile seizure recurrence compared with 23.5% of those given a placeboView full resource at smartbrief.com

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