Abstract
Transient increases of the early cortical somatosensory evoked potentials (SSEP) were observed in 9 patients who received antidepressant and/or neuroleptic treatment. All patients developed myoclonus, and 2 had grand mal seizures. Three cases - one 20-, one 17- and one 15-year-old patient - are presented in detail. Similar observations have been reported in elderly patients. Possible underlying mechanisms and the potential value of the SSEP in identifying and monitoring patients at risk of developing psychotropic drug-induced side effects are briefly discussed.
| Translated title of the contribution | Alterations of the somatosensory evoked potentials in pharmacogenic myoclonus |
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| Original language | German |
| Pages (from-to) | 359-362 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Der Nervenarzt |
| Volume | 63 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| Publication status | Published - 1992 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Neurology
- Clinical Neurology
- Psychiatry and Mental health
