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Help plz! can prescription drugs cause seizures?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Some : prescription medications could potentially lower seizure threshold.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/12/2014

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