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Can I smoke with epilepsy/medication

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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Need to check with ur treating doctor.
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Answered2023-12-04 11:44:33

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Any sort of substance abuse whether smoking and drinking have effects on epilepsy.
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plz try to maintain abstinence

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