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Thyroxine-induced petit ma1 status epilepticus

From the Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences, University Hospital, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Petit ma1 status epilepticus was induced by high doses of thyroxine, confirming experimental evidence that thyroxine may lower the seizure threshold. This is another hazard of rapidly correcting the hypothyroid state.

Address correspondence and reprint requests to Dr. Sundaram, University Hospital, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada S7K 0X0.

Accepted for publication April 5, 1985.

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