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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?
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Most likely not but discuss with your local Dr.
Answered 10/7/2022
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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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