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Is Alcohol A Big Trigger
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How has alcohol affect you? Son got diagnosed with primary generalized epilepsy at 16 yrs old. He has never had alcohol. So I am wondering what will happen when he does. I have heard that many people are triggered by alcohol.

posted June 23, 2019
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

It has only been a trigger for me if I get drunk but at that level of intoxication anyone could have a seizure. Alcohol becomes a problem when an epileptic over indulges because it can make your medication less effective therefore causing breakthrough seizures. A couple of drinks would most likely be fine. Then again, some people can’t have even a drop.

posted January 29, 2021
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Some people have ep that is caused by light on screens but most is caused by stress or brain damage

posted July 4, 2019
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

The brain is relaxed on the alcohol, and flips out upon withdrawal. This causes seizures for some.

posted June 25, 2019
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

that' right!
it is a trigger and often used if you do eeg's in the hospital to provoke seizures.

posted June 25, 2019
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Everyone has different triggers. Some people are affected by alcohol, and they say not to drink while one certain medications. A good rule of thumb is just to stay away from hard liquors.

posted June 23, 2019

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