Clozapine and seizures

Am J Psychiatry. 1990 Aug;147(8):1069-71. doi: 10.1176/ajp.147.8.1069.

Abstract

Clozapine is a newly released antipsychotic that is associated with a higher prevalence of seizures than traditional neuroleptics. The authors describe four patients who developed seizure activity during clozapine treatment and provide recommendations for clinical management of this problem.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Clozapine / adverse effects*
  • Dibenzazepines / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Psychotic Disorders / drug therapy
  • Schizophrenia / drug therapy
  • Seizures / chemically induced*

Substances

  • Dibenzazepines
  • Clozapine