Bitemporal epileptiform discharges induced by bupropion: A case report

We report the case of a 44-year-old right-handed woman who experienced her first convulsion while taking bupropion. Electroencephalography showed frequent bilateral independent temporal lobe epileptiform discharges that resolved when bupropion was discontinued. This is the first well-documented case...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Clinical neuropharmacology 2001-09, Vol.24 (5), p.304-306
Hauptverfasser:	SHAH, Gaurav D, HIRSCH, Lawrence J
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation - adverse effects Biological and medical sciences Bupropion - adverse effects Drug toxicity and drugs side effects treatment Electroencephalography Female Humans Medical sciences Pharmacology. Drug treatments Seizures - chemically induced Seizures - physiopathology Temporal Lobe - drug effects Temporal Lobe - physiopathology Toxicity: nervous system and muscle
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Zusammenfassung:	We report the case of a 44-year-old right-handed woman who experienced her first convulsion while taking bupropion. Electroencephalography showed frequent bilateral independent temporal lobe epileptiform discharges that resolved when bupropion was discontinued. This is the first well-documented case of epileptiform discharges induced by bupropion in humans.
ISSN:	0362-5664 1537-162X
DOI:	10.1097/00002826-200109000-00009