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Frequently Asked Questions
What should you do if someone is having a seizure? Can I have dental X-rays or dental cleanings if I have a VNS? What medicine can I take if I have a cold? Do antiepileptic medications cause weight gain? What is a pseudoseizure or conversion disorder?
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should you do if someone is having a seizure?
Can I have dental X-rays or dental cleanings if I have a Vagal Nerve Stimulator (VNS)? Yes
What medicine can I take if I have a cold? Patients who are taking anti-epileptic medicine should not take over the counter cold medication. This may cause a person to have more seizures. It is recommended that you use only saline (salt water) nose spray, throat lozenges and warm liquids to treat colds.
Do antiepileptic medications cause weight gain? Some medications seem to affect patient's weight. This may be due to the fact that antiepileptic medication may make a person tired and less active than they were before beginning the medicine. If this becomes a problem, you should ask your doctor to substitute another antiepileptic medication.
What is a pseudoseizure or conversion disorder? Pseudoseizures look like epileptic seizures but there is no change in electrographic (EEG) activity in the brain during the event. There is not a clear reason why or how person with pseudoseizures exhibit these symptoms, but counseling seems to help reduce the events. |
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