If I have a seizure disorder, am I more likely to seize in alcohol withdrawal?
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If I have a seizure disorder, am I more likely to seize in alcohol withdrawal?
10 doctors weighed in
Dr. Steven Reidbord
Psychiatry
In brief:
Yes
Alcohol withdrawal makes seizure more likely even in people without a pre-existing seizure disorder.
If you have such a disorder, it further increases the risk. On the other hand, if you are already taking anti-seizure medication, it may make alcohol withdrawal seizure less likely. It won't protect you from other medical complications of alcohol withdrawal though, which can be serious.
In brief:
Yes
Alcohol withdrawal makes seizure more likely even in people without a pre-existing seizure disorder.
If you have such a disorder, it further increases the risk. On the other hand, if you are already taking anti-seizure medication, it may make alcohol withdrawal seizure less likely. It won't protect you from other medical complications of alcohol withdrawal though, which can be serious.
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