Psychosis of Epilepsy

摘要: Publisher Summary Psychotic disorders identified in patients with epilepsy are commonly referred to as “psychosis of epilepsy” (POE).in the medical literature The chapter reviews clinical manifestations various forms psychosis (POE), their potential pathogenic mechanisms, and current management. This is a term applied group psychotic distinct phenomenology etiopathogenic mechanisms that likely be closely related seizure disorder. describes how episodic recurrence remits when seizures controlled. least frequent psychiatric comorbidities epilepsy. They seen most often setting drug-resistant In contrast primary disorders, epilepsy-associated psychoses tend more responsive pharmacotherapy using antipsychotic drugs. Although some drugs can lower threshold, several drugs, both conventional atypical, appear safe. Their appropriate use should never withheld for fear exacerbating Starting at low dosage gradual titration schedules, risk minimized nonepileptic