Generalized seizure activity may be a presenting symptom of poisoning or a preterminal
manifestation of serious toxicity. Seizures may result from a large number of drugs
and toxins, such as isoniazid (INH), carbon monoxide, theophylline, cyclic antidepressants,
and salicylates. Additionally, withdrawal states, such as from ethanol and sedative
hypnotic agents, may induce refractory seizure activity.
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Portions of this article were previously published in Holstege CP, Rusyniak DE: Medical Toxicology. 89:6, Med Clin North Am, 2005; with permission.
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