Epilepsy is a disorder of the brain. People who have epilepsy have electrical activity in the brain that is not normal, causing seizures. There are different types of seizures. In some cases, a seizure may cause jerking, uncontrolled movements, and loss of consciousness.
1 The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins may possibly cause Rapid breathing as a side effect. 2  Amphetamine intoxication. 3  Procyclidine. 4  Kemadrin. 5  Disipal. 6  Theophylline.  more drug causes...Â».
Not to be confused with Agonal heart rhythm. Agonal respiration, gasping respiration or agonal breathing is an abnormal pattern of breathing and brainstem reflex characterized by gasping, labored breathing, accompanied by strange vocalizations and myoclonus. Possible causes include cerebral ischemia, extreme hypoxia or even anoxia.