Epilepsy seizures

2021-05-07 06:34:54
My sister is 22 years old and she has Epileptic seizures problem, which she often encounters between 1, 3, 4 or once a year.  I just want to confirm if she can take the covid 19 vaccine as she take medicines every day which are Topaz 50mg Clonotril 0.25 Levera 500mg Thyronorm 100mcg (also has thyroid)
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1) Yes she can take covid vaccine. 2) epilepsy is not a contraindication for covid vaccine. 3) in today’s pandemic of covid , risk- benefit need to be considered. 4) rate of complication is same as general population

Answered2021-05-07 06:40:09

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You should get vaccinated. Seizure disorder is No contraindication. As with other vaccines however, a fever can develop after a COVID-19 vaccination. This could lower the seizure threshold in some people. Antipyretics (e.g. paracetamol/acetaminophen) taken regularly for 48 hours after the vaccination (or for the duration of fever) will minimize this risk.

Answered2021-05-07 06:55:58

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