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Does taking zoloft,depakote,zyprexa affect E.E.G. readings,tech...
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Does taking zoloft,depakote,zyprexa affect E.E.G. readings,tech...
by R-Le, Mar 17, 1999 12:00AM
I just had an E.E.G. and the tech did not ask about meds. said my eyes were moving and they were not. also had an m.r.i of brain and where left ear structure is was very white I have been constanly complaining of tinititus in both ears and other audible stuff. e.e.g. was normal she ha d the high areas as eye m,ovement. please help. rtl ***@****
Doctor's Answer
by HFHS MD-JM, Mar 17, 1999 12:00AM
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R. Lee,
I understand that you recently had an EEG, MRI and are experiencing tinnitus. I also assume that you are taking Zoloft, Zyprexa and Depakote and are wondering if these medications may affect EEG readings. Depakote is an anti-seizure medication that suppresses certain types of seizure activity. There is no reported characteristic EEG findings with Depakote. Zoloft a medication for depression and anxiety also has no specific EEG changes associated with it. Zyprexa, an anti-psychotic agent may provoke seizure activity in 0.9% of patients taking the medication as per premarketing studies. However, there may have been confounding factors contributing to seizure activity.
EEGs are always interpreted by a physician in the context of the patient's symptoms, medical history, and medications. An abnormal EEG finding is not necessarily indicative of disease. Please discuss these issues further with your physician.
Sincerely,
HFHS.MD-JM
Keywords: Zoloft, Depakote, Zyprexa, EEG
