title: [Convulsions caused by psychopharmaceutical agents].
abstract: The convulsive effect of psychopharmaca depends on the 'epileptogenic' potency inherent to the substance, the sedation, the individual convulsion-threshold, epileptic disposition, paroxysmal EEG alterations, acute and chronic organic brain syndromes, alcoholism, high dosage, abrupt discontinuation of medication and forced onset of medication. The literature and the experience show convulsions to occur extremely rarely as a result of antidepressant and neuroleptic medication at standard doses. Caution is needed for patients at risk.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kocher
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Markstaller
mesh_terms: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D006801:Humans; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012640:Seizures / Q000139:chemically induced*; D014149:Tranquilizing Agents / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs; D014149:Tranquilizing Agents
vernacular_title: Konvulsion durch Psychopharmaka.