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Can I Drive If I Am Taking Medication For Seizures?

I am back on my medication for seizures , been seizure freer for 4 years but I just had one a couple weeks ago and I have been waiting to to see a doctor for over two weeks , my question is can I drive and start working. I am 18 and play youth pro soccer and go to the gym everyday and I just want to world for the summer. Please could you answer my question
Thu, 13 Nov 2014
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Hello. I read your question and understand your concern.

I am sorry but if you are epileptic, even under treatment and free of seizure it is not recommended to drive. Anyway talk tou your neurologist about the timing because there are different laws in different countries on the matter. Some are very strict while other have only some restrictions.

Wishing you good health
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Can I Drive If I Am Taking Medication For Seizures?

Hello. I read your question and understand your concern. I am sorry but if you are epileptic, even under treatment and free of seizure it is not recommended to drive. Anyway talk tou your neurologist about the timing because there are different laws in different countries on the matter. Some are very strict while other have only some restrictions. Wishing you good health