Bitemporal epileptiform discharges induced by bupropion: a case report

Clin Neuropharmacol. 2001 Sep-Oct;24(5):304-6. doi: 10.1097/00002826-200109000-00009.

Abstract

We report the case of a 44-year-old right-handed woman who experienced her first convulsion while taking bupropion. Electroencephalography showed frequent bilateral independent temporal lobe epileptiform discharges that resolved when bupropion was discontinued. This is the first well-documented case of epileptiform discharges induced by bupropion in humans.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation / adverse effects*
  • Bupropion / adverse effects*
  • Electroencephalography
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Seizures / chemically induced*
  • Seizures / physiopathology
  • Temporal Lobe / drug effects
  • Temporal Lobe / physiopathology*

Substances

  • Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation
  • Bupropion