Is there a relation between epilepsy and mental retardation?

YES! I have epilepsy and I'm certainly not developmentally delayed! Epilepsy may/may not be associated with "mental retardation" and vice versa but neither can cause the other. read more

Epilepsy may/may not be associated with"mental retardation" and vice versa but neither can cause the other. Epilepsy is more common in people who have developmental delays but again, this is just an association, not a cause and effect. read more

The relationship between epilepsy and suicidality is complex and multifactorial. Psychiatric adverse events, including symptoms of depression and anxiety, have been reported with the use of several AEDs, particularly barbiturates (phenobarbital and primidone), topiramate, tiagabine, zonisamide, vigabatrin, and levetiracetam. read more

The level of intelligence in severe mental retardation is between 20-25 and 35-40. There is a noticeable lack of motor skills. They have very low speaking skill which develops late. They need help of others throughout their lives. Those with extreme mental retardation are those whose intelligence level is below 20-25. read more

YES! I have epilepsy and I'm certainly not developmentally delayed! Epilepsy may/may not be associated with"mental retardation" and vice versa but neither can cause the other. Epilepsy is more common in people who have developmental delays but again, this is just an association, not a cause and effect. read more