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.
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Acquired long QT syndrome. Acquired long QT syndrome can be caused by certain medications or medical conditions. More than 75 medications â many of them common â can lengthen the QT interval in otherwise healthy people and cause a form of acquired long QT syndrome known as drug-induced long QT syndrome. Medications that can lengthen the QT interval and upset heart rhythm include: 1  Certain antibiotics. 2  Certain antidepressant and antipsychotic medications. 3  Some antihistamines. 4  Diuretics. 5  Medications used to maintain normal heart rhythms (antiarrhythmic medications) 6  Cholesterol-lowering medications. 7  Certain diabetes medications.