Estevo Santamarina

Do classic psychedelics increase the risk of seizures? A scoping review.

European Neuropsychopharmacology August 1, 2024 Oscar Soto-Angona, Adriana Fortea, Lydia Fortea et al. 7 citations

Seizures are a concerning adverse event frequently associated with the use of psychedelics, and hence, studies involving these substances tend to exclude patients with past history of epilepsy. This is especially relevant because epileptic seizures are markedly increased in the population suffering from mental disorders, and psychedelic assisted therapy is being researched as a promising...