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What can happen if you take an antihistamine and cold medicine together?
The cold medicine is an antihistamine so you are taking double the amount of antihistamine.
Are there Safe street drugs for people with epilepsy?
It is not advisable to take any sort of street drugs when you have epilepsy, or even if you don't. People have been known to develop epilepsy after things like overdoses doing damage to their brain. Other than drugs prescribed for their epilepsy, people with it should avoid any kind of other such substances.
How many people in the UK have epilepsy?
In the UK about 600,000 people have epilepsy.
What college majors can a epliptic do?
Someone with epilepsy can do almost anything they want in education. Many people with epilepsy are very highly educated and qualified. Everyone who has epilepsy is different, but epilepsy does not affect intelligence. Some people will find it hard to study for other practical reasons arising from their epilepsy, but the vast majority will be able to take on any academic challenge.
Why is epilepsy called epilepsy?
Epilepsy comes from the Greek and means to seize, take hold of or attack.
Is there any ongoing treatments for epilepsy?
For most people epilepsy is controlled by medication. The form and severity of epilepsy will determine what sort of medication is best for a person. It has to be done on a case by case basis, and that can only be done by a neurologist. For many people it may take a while to find the right dosage to use, and in some cases what combinations of medications are taken. Many people with epilepsy take more than one form of medication.
When is epilepsy awareness?
Educating people about epilepsy so that they know what it really is and do not believe the many stereotypes about it. If people are educated they are aware of what epilepsy really is. That is what epilepsy awareness is.
Is epilepsy still present now?
Yes epilepsy still exists. Many people have epilepsy.
Can you take Sudafed an antihistamine with a decongestant with a cough syrup with codeine and quifenesin in it?
most cough syrups come with an antihistamine - you may not want to take sudafed with another antihistamine. quifenesin is an expectorant. check with your dr.
Why are epilepsy organizations important?
They educate people about epilepsy. People who have been diagnosed with epilepsy can get information to help them. They publish research and other relevant information. They can bring people who have information together or put them in contact with each other. They can be advocates for people with epilepsy. They can provide useful services for people with epilepsy, like courses to help them get work.
Can epilepsy be inherited?
It is possible for a there to be a family history of Epilepsy, but it can be caused by many different things. Many people with Epilepsy have no family history of Epilepsy.
Are people with epilepsy smarter?
No, they sometimes know things other people do not, but their intelligence is not determined by the epilepsy.
