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Could Seizures Be Caused By Taking Omega And Mega Gla While Also Taking Vimpat?

i am on vimpat, have been over a year now, i have seizerus about 2 times a year, not bad, so anyway i started drinking dark cherry juice last night and this am. also omega 3 and mega gla,,, could any of these cause a reaction? i have only taken the fish oil last night 2 pills, and 2 mega gla,, and then cherry juice this am.. i am now having a seizure. could any of these cause this? i have what i call euphoria seizures. i just get lost for a bit.. then very tired. i do not have grand mal
Mon, 2 Jul 2018
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The answer to your question is no, fish oil does not cause seizures. In some cases, omega 3 reduce the seizures frequency.

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Could Seizures Be Caused By Taking Omega And Mega Gla While Also Taking Vimpat?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The answer to your question is no, fish oil does not cause seizures. In some cases, omega 3 reduce the seizures frequency. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.