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Does alcohol lower the seizure threshold?
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Yes: Alcohol may lower seizure threshold. Withdrawal from alcohol after significant drinking may lead to a seizure. Alcohol may interact with anti seizure medications- nducing their elimination, or by causing more side effects. It is best to refrain from drinking alcohol to minimize the chance of having a seizure.
Answered 6/10/2017
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Yes: Unlikely one beer or one small glass of wine will lower threshold although each body is different' a posiyive aspect is cleans arteries but can lead to brain consequences.
Answered 2/25/2014
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