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Now that i've had a seizure, will i be prone to them in the future?

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Some statistics: If you have experienced but one seizure, within a one year period, without treatment, you have a 60% chance of having a second one, so you may want to consider a medication to prevent, especially if an eeg is not normal. Driving a motor vehicle is an issue in your state and needs to be addressed.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Now that i've had a seizure, will i be prone to them in the future?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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