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My Brother Is On So Many Medications. How Can I Find Out If Any Of The Medication He’s Taking Is Increasing His Seizure Activity

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San Antonio, TX
January 12
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Consider visiting a medical doctor then asking the question about those medications. Another option is to contact your local pharmacist by walking in directly showing them the list then asking the question you have asked here. It may be easier to discuss the matter with a pharmacist personally than discussing it with them over the phone, that is just my opinion.

January 12
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

You should be able to find that out online if you go to a website that talks about those drugs and their side effects. And of course he can always ask his doctor.

January 12
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I have heard of meds that shouldn't be taken if you have seizures. I take Dilantin and was told not to take certain herbs cause the herb decreases the potency of Dilantin. I would google search each med to find the side effects and warnings about the med. takes a little time but worth it.

January 12
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I agree with you and your post and the other people's posts here, I suggest asking your doc about that and see what they can recommend for getting it under control, my opinion

January 12
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

There are a number of prescription drugs that can increase seizure risk or lower the seizure threshold. To find out if any medications your brother is taking may be contributing to more frequent seizures, have a conversation with his neurologist. Provide a list of all his current medications so the neurologist can review Show Full Answer

There are a number of prescription drugs that can increase seizure risk or lower the seizure threshold. To find out if any medications your brother is taking may be contributing to more frequent seizures, have a conversation with his neurologist. Provide a list of all his current medications so the neurologist can review and identify any that are known to affect seizures. Additionally, some over-the-counter medicines like Benadryl or cold medications with pseudoephedrine could potentially increase seizure activity. Illicit drug use can also trigger seizures. Again, consulting your brother's doctor with a full list of medications and substances he's taking can help determine if any may be seizure triggers.

January 12

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