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Had 2 gran mals when i was 16 while taking a sleeping pill called phenabarbital after stopping this pill i never had any again am i epileptic or not?
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Withdrawal : Possibly the cause of your 'seizure" was the sudden withdrawal of the pheno barbital. I recommend consulting a neurologist who can get a detailed history from you and give a more accurate assessment.
Answered 4/20/2019
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