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What could happen if oral anti-seizure medications are mixed with alcohol?
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Potential seizure: Any alcoholic beverage has the potential to interact with medications used to manage epilepsy in a negative way; usually by lowering the seizure threshhold. Be very careful when drinking while taking these medications! my advice..Stick to club soda.
Answered 7/20/2012
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Less effective: They become less effective and seizures can occur.
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