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I know its dangerous) but can puting someone into an alcohol induced coma stop a protracted siezure as with a drug induced coma such as phenobarbital?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Absolutely NO!!: I hope this is not something you were thinking of trying on your own to someone you know who has a problem with seizures-- don't ever try to administer alcohol to someone who is having a true seizure--if someone is having a seizure, call 911 and let professionals treat them.
Answered 5/19/2017
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Bad idea: Do not put anything in the mouth if a person having a seizure. They can choke and it can go into their lungs and they can die. If a person is having a seizure that won't stop, or having multiple seizures back to back, get them to an er.
Answered 2/10/2017
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