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What Is Pseudobulbar Affect?
Comprehensive information for you or a loved one — including treatment options and discounts on popular medications.Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA) is a condition that is characterized by sudden, uncontrollable episodes of laughing or crying triggered by emotionally trivial or neutral stimuli. PBA is frequently caused by another neurological disorder or brain injury.
Treatments for Pseudobulbar Affect include taking medication and cognitive behavioral therapy. Common drug classes used to treat PBA include tricyclic antidepressants, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and NMDA receptor antagonist/antiarrhythmic combinations.
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