West African journal of medicine
Epileptogenic potential of antimalarial drugs.
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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.