Effects of Add‐on Melatonin Administration on Antioxidant Enzymes in Children with Epilepsy Taking Carbamazepine Monotherapy: A Randomized, Double‐blind, Placebo‐controlled Trial

Summary:  Purpose: Melatonin has been shown to exhibit antioxidant, antiexcitotoxic, and free radical–scavenging properties in various animal models. The study was designed to assess its effects on the blood levels of antioxidant enzymes in children with epilepsy receiving carbamazepine (CBZ).

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