Mushroom coffee is a blend of regular coffee and medicinal mushroom extracts. It still contains caffeine, which is worth paying attention to when managing epilepsy.
Caffeine can lower the seizure threshold, meaning it may make seizures more likely. It has also been shown to interfere with how some anti-seizure medications Show Full Answer
Mushroom coffee is a blend of regular coffee and medicinal mushroom extracts. It still contains caffeine, which is worth paying attention to when managing epilepsy.
Caffeine can lower the seizure threshold, meaning it may make seizures more likely. It has also been shown to interfere with how some anti-seizure medications work in the body, including levetiracetam (Keppra).
As one MyEpilepsyTeam member put it: "I don't touch energy drinks or anything with caffeine because they will create triggers which lead to seizures." The mushroom extracts themselves are considered herbal supplements, and these can also be a concern. Herbs and natural supplements can sometimes seriously affect seizure medications or increase seizure risk in ways that aren't always obvious.
Here are some key things to keep in mind:
- Herbal supplements can interact with anti-seizure medications
- Even "natural" products can change how medications are processed in the body
- Caffeine in mushroom coffee adds an additional layer of risk
It's really worth checking with your doctor or pharmacist before adding mushroom coffee to your routine, just to make sure it's safe with your specific medications.
August 14
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