Article Title

Clozapine-Induced Seizures and EEG Changes: A Case Report and Discussion of Clinical Management

Authors

Jeffrey Daly, M.D., Butler Hospital, Rhode Island, Providence
Stephen Salloway, M.D., M.S., Butler Hospital, Rhode Island, Providence

Abstract

Clorapine is an atypical antipsychotic agent associated with a higher frequency of seizures than standard neuroleptics. In addition, clozapine causes epileptiform abnormalities in the EEG in up to 72% of patients. A patient who developed a generalized seizure shortly after beginning clozapine treatment and the patient's EEG findings are presented. The neuropharmacology of dozapine and the management of clozapine-induced seizures and EEG abnormalities are discussed.

Recommended Citation

Daly, M.D., Jeffrey and Salloway, M.D., M.S., Stephen (1993) "Clozapine-Induced Seizures and EEG Changes: A Case Report and Discussion of Clinical Management," Jefferson Journal of Psychiatry: Vol. 11: Iss. 1, Article 8.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.29046/JJP.011.1.011
Available at: https://jdc.jefferson.edu/jeffjpsychiatry/vol11/iss1/8