Toxic "ictal" confusion in middle age: treatment with benzodiazepines.
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In adult and elderly non-epileptic subjects psychoactive drugs may cause an altered state of consciousness and repetitive irritative EEG discharges. The neurotoxic pathogenesis of this drug-induced confusion and the differentiation from absence status are discussed. Dramatic relief by intravenous benzodiazepines is detailed. Recovery is complete and prognosis is excellent on withdrawal of the offending drug.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry
دوره 48 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1985