According to epilepsy.com, a drink every now and then does not cause seizures. In fact, some alcohol can have beneficial effects. Binge drinking and alcohol withdrawal are the real problems. In addition, seizure medicines can seriously lower your tolerance for alcohol, so the immediate effects of alcohol consumption are greater.
Have a look at this helpful page for more information on the effects of alcohol on seizures: http://www.epilepsy.com/epilepsy/provoke_alcohol
Monday, January 14, 2008
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