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What Causes Increased Seizures After Taking Coffee When On Antidepresants?

Posted on Mon, 26 May 2014

Question: Im Epileptic and already on antidepresants take Loovan Lorstat 10 Lamotrigine Kerron Toppamax live out back reduced doseage only do this while Im a sleep.
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Answered by Dr. Srikanth Reddy (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.
I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.
I understand that you have a depression and you are on the medicines that you have stated. but i request you to ask a question to us so that we can help you with further information.
Kind regards
Dr. Srikanth Reddy

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Srikanth Reddy (22 minutes later)

I do have tea and sometimes coffee does this makes this worst with the medication
If I m tired does this make it worse is the meds causing this problem
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Answered by Dr. Srikanth Reddy (2 days later)

Brief Answer:
Yes they do

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I understand that you are epileptic.
Taking excess of coffee and also tiredness can increase the chances of seizures. You need to avoid these things. Also make sure you take your medicines on time. If you have any further queries I would be happy to help you.
Kind regards
Dr. Srikanth Reddy

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj