 
                            Can Steroids Stimulate Seizure Attacks Despite Being On Antiepileptic Drugs?
 
 
                                    
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                                            No direct association. May cause fluctuation in the blood level of other meds
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
As such, steroids are anti-inflammatory agents and have a rather protective role in the prevention of seizures. However, it is possible that steroids may cause fluctuations in the blood levels of antiepileptic drugs and therefore can lead to seizures. It is very unlikely that steroids would directly precipitate seizures. The primary precaution to avoid seizures is a religious intake of antiepileptic drugs as well as the proper intake of the other drugs prescribed. In case you can identify some specific triggers (like flickering lights etc.), they need to be avoided as well. Nothing else specifically.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Diptanshu Das, Pediatrician
 
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