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Can an epilepsy patient smoke

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12y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019

Yes they can, but for regular health reasons it would not be advised. In terms of bringing on seizures, there is not necessarily a link. If someone is smoking illegal drugs that can effect the brain, then obviously there is an increased reason not to do so.

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