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Wigginton, York, United Kingdom
August 15
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Everyone's sensitivity to caffeine is different, especially when living with epilepsy. A MyEpilepsyTeam member shared that they avoid caffeine entirely, noting that energy drinks in particular can cause serious triggers — and that the caffeine content in energy drinks can do even more damage than coffee.

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Everyone's sensitivity to caffeine is different, especially when living with epilepsy. A MyEpilepsyTeam member shared that they avoid caffeine entirely, noting that energy drinks in particular can cause serious triggers — and that the caffeine content in energy drinks can do even more damage than coffee.

Here are some key things to know about caffeine and seizures:

- High caffeine intake is a known seizure trigger
- The "energy crash" after caffeine wears off may also increase seizure risk
- Dehydration from caffeine can trigger seizures too
- Some research suggests caffeine may interfere with how well levetiracetam (Keppra) works

It's generally safest to keep caffeine intake low and consistent. Good lower-caffeine alternatives include:

- Green tea (in moderation)
- Decaf coffee, tea, or soda
- Plenty of water throughout the day

Talking to a neurologist or pharmacist about a personal caffeine limit is always a smart move, as tolerance really does vary from person to person.

August 15
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Definitivamente el organismo de cada uno de nosotros es muy independiente.
Las tazas de café que tomo al día es mínimo de seis y no me afectan el sueño, ahora hay ocasiones en que estoy preparando o estudiando una información que requiero para el día siguiente y no le extraña a nadie que me levante a las tres de la madrugada a prepararme un tinto, me acuesto nuevamente y mientras sigo considerando el asunto me voy tomando el tinto sin ninguna dificultad.
A varios neurólogos les parece particular el hecho de que durante el día no me dé sueño y si llegara a dormir tan solo una hora el diagnóstico es exacto: NO PUEDO DORMIR DURANTE TODA LA NOCHE.
Ahora hago un comentario adicional y es que hay personas que si se toman un tinto después de las cinco de la tarde es garantía de que no vayan a dormir durante la noche.

August 19
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Good post, I agree with the epilepsy team mentioned, I drink coffee and it varies with me, I usually drink about 3- 3.5 cups a day, but on occasion I go over but not often though, get other people's opinions here on the post and go to your doc about the post here and go from there about it and good luck with your outcome with it in the long run my opinion here amen

August 16

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