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Does alcohol intoxication raise or lower the seizure threshold? since it is a sedative like benzos, would it have anticonvulsant effects?
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No: nice try though. may help ETOH withdrawal seizures. If any one has seizures should see a neurologist for treatment and management not imbibe alcohol
Answered 11/27/2017
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