Psychosis of epilepsy: risk factors
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Psychosis of epilepsy: risk factors. Family history of psychosis, Family history of affective disorder. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Familial risk factors
- Family history of psychosis
- Family history of affective disorder
Epilepsy-related risk factors
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Structural risk factors
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Anti-epileptic drug (AED) risk factors
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References
- Maguire M, Singh J, Marson A. Epilepsy and psychosis: a practical approach. Pract Neurol 2018; 18:106-114.
- Alper K, Kuzniecky R, Carlson C, et al. Postictal psychosis in partial epilepsy: a case control study. Ann Neurol 2008; 63:602-610.
- Chen Z, Lusicic A, O'Brien TJ, Velakoulis D, Adams SJ, Kwan P. Psychotic disorders induced by antiepileptic drugs in people with epilepsy. Brain 2016; 139:2668-2678.
