A rare side effect of vagal nerve stimulation: increased seizures and status epilepticus

Key Points

• Increased seizures and status epilepticus are noted with vagal nerve stimulation therapy for epilepsy.
• A notable 15% of patients experienced significant seizure exacerbation during treatment.
• The analysis examines the adverse effects of neuromodulation in individuals with epilepsy.
• This highlights an important consideration for patient safety with vagal nerve stimulation.