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If you are already taking an anti-psychotic medication, will it affect eeg readings? there is a potential for misdiagnosis i think if the medication leads to a false reading?

Q: if you are already taking an anti-psychotic medication, will it affect eeg readings? there is a potential for misdiagnosis i think if the medication leads to a false reading?

: Most likely not but discuss with your local Dr.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Most likely not but discuss with your local Dr.

Answered 10/7/2022

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

You do not name your medication so we cannot be precise but most psychiatric medications will not distort EEG results or make a false positive diagnosis

Answered 10/9/2022

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A member asked:

If you are already taking an anti-psychotic medication, will it affect eeg readings? there is a potential for misdiagnosis i think if the medication leads to a false reading?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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