title: Epileptogenic side effects of psychotropic drugs. Practical recommendations.
abstract: Patient- and drug-related factors influence the inherent epileptogenic properties of psychotropic drugs. This article suggests measures to deal with these properties prophylactically and therapeutically in epileptic and nonepileptic psychiatric patients. The appropriate use of psychotropic drugs is emphasized in light of their epileptogenic potential.
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D003657:Decision Making; D003863:Depression / Q000188:drug therapy; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D004569:Electroencephalography; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012306:Risk
chemical_list: D011619:Psychotropic Drugs