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Review
. 1993 Oct-Dec;12(4):231-2.

Epileptogenic potential of antimalarial drugs

B Adamolekun  1
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  • PMID: 8199067
Review

Epileptogenic potential of antimalarial drugs

B Adamolekun. West Afr J Med. 1993 Oct-Dec.

Abstract

Available clinical reports suggest that antimalarial drugs may cause epileptic seizures as an adverse reaction in susceptible individuals. Epileptic patients and others with a low seizure threshold appear particularly prone. Antimalarial drugs, particularly chloroquine and mefloquine, should be used with caution by patients with epilepsy.

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