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2023-12-04 08:45:29
I've been diagnosed with partial onset seizures a couple of months ago. I've been seizure free for 2 months now on lacosamide 100mg twice a day. I've been advised not to have alcohol. Would smoking have any effect on my condition?
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plz try to maintain abstinence

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