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Can i still lose weight by fasting but sipping on water to take my epilepsy medications?
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Fasting Epileptic: You might lose weight but the way you plan to do it might have adverse effect on your Seizure treatment. Consult your doctor for other ways to manage weight.
Answered 3/22/2015
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