Seizures with neuroleptics and antidepressants |
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| Authors: | J C Markowitz R P Brown |
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| Institution: | 1. Institut des Sciences Humaines et Sociales, Université de Liège B31, Boulevard du Rectorat 7, B-4000, Liège, Belgium;2. Service de Psychiatrie, CHU, Domaine Universitaire du Sart-Tilman B35, B-4000, Liège, Belgium;3. Service de Psychologie, Cognition et Comportement, Université de Liège B32, Boulevard du Rectorat 5, B-4000, Liège, Belgium;4. Service de Toxicologie, CHU, Domaine Universitaire du Sart-Tilman, B35, B-4000, Liège, Belgium |
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| Abstract: | Seizures remain among the most serious side effects of psychotropic drugs. The authors review the literature associating neuroleptic and antidepressant medications with seizures, discussing the relative "seizurogenicity" of different medications, risk factors for seizures, and drugs of choice for high-risk patients. Case histories are presented. Available evidence suggests that molindone, fluphenazine, and haloperidol are among the least seizurogenic neuroleptics and that doxepin, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, or electroconvulsive therapy may be safest in treating the depressed patient at risk for seizures. |
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