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What Causes Epileptic Seizures?

Posted on Fri, 25 Jul 2014

Question: Hi Im XXXX. I had 3 violent seizures after being discharged from the ER wednesday night I do have epilepsy they did however give me a shot of byndryal before i left (idk why) i had 2 seizures about an hour after i was home an the other one in the ER i i was seeing if it could be the main problem because my blood work was perfect. I need to know before my next hospital trip as well for my allergy band if bynadryl does do this & i also still feel very weird. I guess you can say the seizure "aura" idk my head just since i been home i feel i havent felt normal or myself it is very strange. Any advice an answers with the bynadryl

Answered by Dr. Eris Ranxha (26 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Avoid Benadryl

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
I am sorry for the symptoms you suffered.
Unfortunately Epileptic seizure can be provoked from Benadryl, so you have to discuss with your doctor the possibility of changing it.
All adrenergic substances can provoke seizure.
You should avoid any other drinks or food with contain caffeine or energy drinks.
Hope my answer will help you
Don't hesitate to contact me for further questions
Best regards
Dr Eris Ranxha
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Eris Ranxha (20 minutes later)

Ok thank you so much doctor because I was talking to other doctors telling me it CANT provoke epeleptic seizures when i looked it up myself & im 18 & seen it says it can I just always love doctors opinions.. Because they tried having me take Bynadryl at home. Thank you for letting me know I am going to add this to my allergy charts ASAP

Answered by Dr. Eris Ranxha (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Be careful

Detailed Answer:
Dear
I am glad I could help you.
Always be careful and discuss with your doctor about medication.
Wish you all the best
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Eris Ranxha (56 minutes later)

Ok dr I see my nuerologist THIS thursday. Just by everything I have told you an asked do you have any recomended things I should ask/tell him? Any test you think he should conduct (30min eeg/24hr eeg?) measuring out all possibilities? Just to make sure everything is fine & there is no activity?

Answered by Dr. Eris Ranxha (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Avoid adrenergic's

Detailed Answer:
Dear
I don't think there is something your neurologist can do.
I think this time you provoked seizure
EEG is always helpful as a status and predicter of illness
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T