Post-ictal psychosis of epilepsy
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Post-ictal psychosis of epilepsy. The incidence is about 6%. It is usually in people with chronic epilepsy. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Demographic features
- The incidence is about 6%
- It is usually in people with chronic epilepsy
Onset and course
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Psychiatric features
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Neurological features
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Electroencephalogram (EEG) features
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Treatment
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References
- Alper K, Kuzniecky R, Carlson C, et al. Postictal psychosis in partial epilepsy: a case control study. Ann Neurol 2008; 63:602-610.
- Devinsky O. Postictal psychosis: common, dangerous, and treatable. Epilepsy Curr 2008; 8:31–34.
- Devinsky O, Abramson H, Alper K, et al. Postictal psychosis: a case control series of 20 patients and 150 controls. Epilepsy Res 1995; 20:247-253.
- Logsdail SJ, Toone BK. Post-ictal psychoses. A clinical and phenomenological description. Br J Psychiatry 1988; 152:246-252.
- Maguire M, Singh J, Marson A. Epilepsy and psychosis: a practical approach. Pract Neurol 2018; 18:106-114.
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