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You can't prevent the disease of existing if you already have it, but you can take medicine to prevent seizures :-D
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How can marijuana prevent epilepsy?
Marijuana cannot prevent Epilepsy. There are all sorts of reasons for and forms of and levels of severity of Epilepsy, so no one thing can cure or prevent all forms of Epilepsy.
What are antiepileptic drugs?
Antiepileptic drugs are all drugs used to treat or prevent convulsions, as in epilepsy.
What would happen if you took twp types of benzos?
Used to treat muscle spasm and certain types of epilepsy as they can prevent seizures.
Are there ways to prevent epilepsy?
There are many causes for epilepsy so in theory anyone can get it. A brain injury sustained in an accident could be one reason. So it is hard to prevent someone having accidents. In terms of someone who has epilepsy preventing their seizures, then taking medication and avoiding things that can trigger their particular seizures will help prevent them having their seizures. Even doing these things doesn't 100% guarantee that a person won't have a seizure as sometimes it is difficult to avoid things that may cause their seizures, like stress. There are so many causes and triggers for epilepsy and each person is different, so what works for one person may not work for another person or may even be totally irrelevant to another person as their seizures are caused by something else. For example it is commonly believed that flashing lights cause seizures. That is only for about 3% to 5% of people who have epilepsy. So for most people with epilepsy it is not necessary to keep away from flashing lights, as it has no affect on them.
Can you get epilepsy from a friend?
No. Epilepsy is not contagious. You cannot catch epilepsy from anybody.
What is topomax?
Topamax is a the brand name of a drug used to prevent seixures in those with epilepsy and has also been shown to prevent migraines. The law article below has more specifics on the drugs and side-effects.
Can you travel by plane if you have epilepsy?
Yes. People with epilepsy do all sorts of things that other people do. Having epilepsy doe not prevent people from flying. The only thing in relation to flying that they can't do is pilot a plane, in case they had a seizure at the controls.
What happens if you get pregnant while having epilepsy?
There is no simple answer to that. Epilepsy comes in many forms, and seizures can be of different types. Some seizures would be very minor and not cause any problems. People who get severe seizures could be different. A woman who has epilepsy and is considering having a baby should talk to a doctor. There is also the factor of medication. Most people with epilepsy are taking medication. So for any given individual, this question can really only be answered by their doctor.
What is the difference between epilepsy and seizures?
Epilepsy is the name of the illness. Someone who has epilepsy gets seizures. Epilepsy is the tendency to get seizures. Someone who gets regular seizures can be diagnosed as having Epilepsy.
Is epilepsy problematic in pregnancy?
yes epilepsy problematic in pregnancy .anyone and everyone can have epilepsy
Can you get epilepsy in your leg?
Epilepsy is something that affects the brain, so you cannot get epilepsy in your leg.
Is a sedative given to prevent the seizures associated with epilepsy?
No, an anticonvulsant is administered to prevent seizures, not a sedative. Sedatives are used to depress the central nervous system to produce calm and diminished responsiveness without producing sleep.
