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Is a sedative given to prevent the seizures associated with epilepsy?
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∙ 9y ago
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.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoIs a sedative administered to prevent the seizures associated with epilepsy
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∙ 12y agoVarious forms of medication can be used. What medication may be used will depend on the form and severity of seizures that each individual has. There is no single drug that is prescribed.
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How do you prevent epilepsy?
You can't prevent the disease of existing if you already have it, but you can take medicine to prevent seizures :-D Hope the answer was satisfying :-)
What is the purpose of anticonvulsant drugs?
Anticonvulsants are a class of drugs indicated for the treatment of various types of seizures associated with seizure disorders such as epilepsy , a neurological dysfunction in which excessive surges of electrical energy are emitted in the brain.
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.
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 molecular mass of Klonopin?
Klonopin is a drug derived from Clonazepam, an anti-convulsant that is used to prevent seizures, such as epilepsy. The molecular weight is 315.7112. The molecular formula is C15H10ClN3O3.
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 the symptoms of epilepsy in Pomeranians?
Epilepsy is a catch-all "diagnosis" that is defined by the primary problem: recurrent seizures of unknown source. Therefore, what you would see in a Pomerian is multiple seizures (possible muscle spasms, falling over, convulsions, inability to walk or eat/drink normally, unresponsiveness, etc). Your veterinarian will perform a workup including looking for trauma to the brain and skull, looking for signs of infection in or around the brain and looking for other causes of seizures such as electrolyte imbalances. If none of these are found and your Pomerian has more than one of these seizures, your veterinarian is likely to diagnose epilepsy and start treatment. The treatment will be required for the rest of the dog's life and will not prevent all seizures.
How is epilepsy treated?
It depends on which type you have. There are 2 types, focal and generalized. The first thing a neurologist will try is medication. If that does not control the seizures then there are other alternatives. With focal seizures, there is a device called VNS (vagus nerve stimulator). In order for this to be an option, the seizures must be proceeded by an aura (warning). There is also surgery. To be a candidate for epilepsy surgery, the trigger point of the seizure must be in safely removable location. Away from memory, motor skills, vision, etc. Surgery is performed to decrease or eliminate seizures. If it only decreases the seizures, medication is now likely to have a positive effect . The sooner it is done, the better the outcome will be. Generalized seizures (grand mal) unfortunately cannot be completely eliminated with surgery, but they can be decreased. Because these seizures come from more than one area of the brain, it is impossible to eliminate them. Incisions can be made at the trigger points to help decrease seizure activity and prevent spreading.
How are succinamides used?
succinamides are used to control and prevent absence (petit mal) seizures associated with the disorder. Succinamides are most often used in conjunction with other anticonvulsant medications to control other types of seizures.
How does epilepsy affect your job?
There are many good anti-epileptic drugs which in most cases can prevent seizures, which would enable you to do most jobs in exactly the same way as if you didn't have epilepsy. If the job involves driving or operating heavy machinery, the risk of a seizure might still be considered excessive.
Does the H1N1 virus affect epilepsy?
Anyone with chronic disorders like epilepsy would benefit from vaccination to prevent the pandemic disease. Fevers from flu virus may induce seizures in some epileptics, although it is not common. Dehydration from flu can impact how medications work, so there is a chance of problems with therapeutic medication levels and control of epilepsy if you get dehydrated or if vomiting prevents proper medication dosage.
