Sleep and Epilepsy
- Abstract
- Sleep and epilepsy have a complex interrelationship that is influenced by various factors, including the distinct stages of sleep. Non-rapid eye movement sleep promotes epileptic activity, while rapid eye movement sleep suppresses it. Seizures can be triggered by sleep, while sleep deprivation increases seizure susceptibility. Epilepsy disrupts sleep architecture and quality, leading to sleep disturbances and comorbidities, like sleep apnea and restless legs syndrome. Excessive daytime sleepiness and fatigue can result from epilepsy and the sedating effects of antiseizure medications. Sleep-related epilepsy exhibits seizures predominantly during sleep, with specific patterns related to sleep stages. Antiseizure medications can directly impact sleep quality and should be carefully considered when treating epilepsy patients with comorbid sleep disorders. Understanding the bidirectional relationship between sleep and epilepsy is crucial for effective management. Optimizing treatment strategies requires recognizing the effects of antiseizure medications on sleep, and addressing sleep-related issues in individuals with epilepsy.
- All Author(s)
- Kyung Min Kim
; Kwang Ik Yang
- Issued Date
- 2023
- Type
- Article
- Keyword
- Sleep; Epilepsy; Effects; Antiseizure medication; Bidirectional relationship
- Publisher
- 대한수면학회
- ISSN
- 2093-9175
; 2233-8853
- Citation Title
- Sleep medicine research
- Citation Volume
- 14
- Citation Number
- 2
- Citation Start Page
- 61
- Citation End Page
- 65
- Language(ISO)
- eng
- DOI
- 10.17241/smr.2023.01781
- URI
- http://schca-ir.schmc.ac.kr/handle/2022.oak/1249
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