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. 1985 May;48(5):472–476. doi: 10.1136/jnnp.48.5.472

Toxic "ictal" confusion in middle age: treatment with benzodiazepines.

B Van Sweden
PMCID: PMC1028336  PMID: 2860211

Abstract

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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