Drug-induced seizures.
Drug-induced seizures are a commonly encountered problem for physicians. In this article, drugs that cause seizures are discussed with regards to the incidence of seizures, associated clinical factors, risk factors, and special treatment considerations. This information should help physicians determine appropriate evaluation and treatment strategies when their patients experience a seizure while using drugs.
Garcia
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Department of Neurology, Northern California Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, San Francisco.
Alldredge
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D000700:Analgesics / Q000009:adverse effects; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000009:adverse effects; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D002317:Cardiovascular Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs / Q000009:adverse effects; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications
D000700:Analgesics; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000927:Anticonvulsants; D000928:Antidepressive Agents; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D002317:Cardiovascular Agents; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs