Question 1

is it possible to have a seizure while intoxicated from alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Alcohol can lower seizure threshold for someone with existing seizure disorder, so yes.
Withdrawing from alcohol, not alcohol itself, causes seizures. To be in withdrawal, one must first be alcohol dependent, which means one uses alcohol continually and develops a tolerance. One is not prone to seizures until stopping- seizures usually start within 7-48 hours after the last drink.

Question 2

can alcohol intoxication cause convulsions and seizures?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol: "Ism": Yes.  But so can the early withdrawal from drinking heavily.  Alcohol is nothing to laugh at. The health effects of our society's obsession with drinking are very real. Too much alcohol can be dangerous.  Too frequent use of alcohol is dangerous.

Moderation in both frequency of use and amount used at one time is vital.

Question 3

can alcohol intoxication (not withdrawal) cause convulsions and or seizures and lower the seizure threshold?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol Poisoning: Yes. Of course. People can even die with too much alcohol in a setting.  This is called alcohol poisoning.  Sound like the person with these symptoms needs to get sober and to stay sober.

Question 4

does alcohol intoxication or poisoning (not withdrawal) cause seizures? or does it suppress them since it's a depressant like benzos?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol and seizures:  Excessive Alcohol or cessation of alcohol use can both be associated with potential for seizure activity. See:  https://www.eaneurology.org/fileadmin/user_upload/guidline_papers/EFNS_guideline_2011_Alcohol-related_seizures.pdf

Question 5

does alcohol intoxication raise or lower the seizure threshold? since it is a sedative like benzos, would it have anticonvulsant effects?

Accepted Answer

No: nice try  though. may help ETOH withdrawal seizures. If any one has seizures should see a neurologist for treatment and management not imbibe alcohol

Question 6

how does alcohol intoxication (not withdrawal) lower the seizure threshold in epileptics? since it is a gaba receptor modulator like benzos, shouldn't it act like an anticonvulsant and raise the seizure threshold?

Accepted Answer

: Here is an article that seems to address the science behind your question.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14594442/
As you have stated, it is primarily the withdrawal of chronic alcohol use that lowers seizure threshold in epileptics and in non-epileptics as well.

Question 7

is it possible to have a convulsion while while being intoxicated with alcohol? or no because alcohol is an anticonvulsant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are people for whom alcohol, while a substance which raises seizure threshhold in most people, will cause seizures on a consistent basis.  These are usually people with an underlying seizure disorder, often temporal lobe or atypical epilepsies (rather than usual grand mal convulsions), but grand mal can occur. If this is you, stop drinking, and get help if you need to. If a friend, tell them.

Question 8

does alcohol intoxication lower the siezure threshold?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, alcohol can cause certain types of seizures.  If you are prone to seizures (especially if alcohol has triggered your seizures in the past) it would be wise to stay away from alcohol.

Question 9

how much alcohol do you have to drink in order to have a seizure?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you have seizure disorder it may not take much. Otherwise, seizures are mostly associated with stopping drinking in an alcoholic. Alcohol detoxification should be supervised by a physician.

Question 10

can abilify (aripiprazole) and alcohol result in having seizures?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: Abilify (aripiprazole) can cause seizures (a rare, serious side effect).
Alcohol withdrawal can cause seizures.
Abilify (aripiprazole) is an antipsychotic. Typically, these two substances should not be taken with alcohol as they can lead to severe nervous system depression. If this is a problem, you should share this with your doctor and devise a plan.

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