“…Such epileptogenesis may be triggered by the primary sensory cortex, such as the auditory cortex, through the direct projection of sensory afferents or by the proprioceptive input of the startle reaction to various sensory stimuli. 3,6 Some reports have also shown the effectiveness of antiepileptic drugs, especially clonazepam, 8-10 but most have shown such seizures to be refractory to medical treatment. 1,5,11 Some surgical procedures for intractable startle epilepsy have been documented.…”