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Is Energy Drink Advisable When Diagnosed With Seizure Disorder?
Question: Is it ok to drink a 5 hr energy drink if I have a seizure disorder
Brief Answer:
Increases the potential for seizures.
Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.
In theory your friend was right in saying it was not a good idea, energy drinks do have the potential to lower seizure threshold, meaning making it easier to have a seizure, so in people with a seizure disorder they are not advised.
However that depends also on the quantity and the contents of the beverage. Vitamins do no harm and the effect of a single cup of coffee is minor. So I would say that the overall risk with that cup you took is small indeed. For that reason while the cautioning remains I would permit it to be taken once a day. If you happen to have a seizure after its consumption though, then I am sorry but you are to avoid it in the future.
I remain at your disposal for other questions.
Increases the potential for seizures.
Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.
In theory your friend was right in saying it was not a good idea, energy drinks do have the potential to lower seizure threshold, meaning making it easier to have a seizure, so in people with a seizure disorder they are not advised.
However that depends also on the quantity and the contents of the beverage. Vitamins do no harm and the effect of a single cup of coffee is minor. So I would say that the overall risk with that cup you took is small indeed. For that reason while the cautioning remains I would permit it to be taken once a day. If you happen to have a seizure after its consumption though, then I am sorry but you are to avoid it in the future.
I remain at your disposal for other questions.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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