Epileptiform seizures with maprotiline hydrochloride

Postgrad Med J. 1979 Oct;55(648):742. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.55.648.742.

Abstract

Two cases are described who developed epileptic seizures whilst taking maprotiline hydrochloride in therapeutic dosage. In both cases the electroencephalogram was normal and the fits stopped on withdrawal of the drug.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anthracenes / adverse effects*
  • Diazepam / therapeutic use
  • Epilepsy / chemically induced*
  • Epilepsy / drug therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Maprotiline / adverse effects*
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Anthracenes
  • Maprotiline
  • Diazepam