[Anticonvulsive treatment and calcium metabolism].

In 31 children (12 boys and 19 girls), who were treated with at least two anticonvulsants, the calcium metabolism was followed for 2 years. Eight boys and 5 girls (13 cases) showed increased serum calcium and/or alkaline phosphatase values. Administration of vitamin D3 for a period of 3 months resulted only in partial regulation of hypocalcemia in boys, but had no effect whatsoever upon the alkaline phosphatase level.