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I have seizures and currently a cold. do over counter cold meds lower seizure threshold? if not, is there one i can use?
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Typically no..: Common cold meds such as advil-cold or tylenol-cold do not have significant seizure threshold lowering effect...But high fever does.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Rx for colds w sz's: Any over the counter medicine is alright to use with medicines to prevent seizures. Dayquil for example might help.
Answered 5/20/2016
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