Posted by BrittPark on January 24, 2003, at 11:31:42
In reply to Re: opiates and major depression, posted by androog on January 23, 2003, at 14:43:25
Seizures are sudden firings of a large number of neurons in the brain. They manifest themselve in many ways: from a short blackout, to a grand mal seizure in which all the muscles in the body tense and untense. Most seizures are not dangerous but some can cause breathing to stop and lead to death. The other danger of course is that seizures can occur at dangerous moments, such as driving a car.
Perhaps someone with more expertise could comment further.
Cheers,
Britt
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