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Does propofol lower the seizure threshold?
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No.: Propofol is a depressant of the central nervous system and is actually effective for the treatment of seizures.
Answered 6/30/2014
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Propofol raises : The seizure threshold, making it less likely that you will have a seizure.
Answered 7/7/2017
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It raises it: Propofol actually raises the seizure threshold. Brevital is an anesthetic that lowers the threshold.
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