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can people with epilepsy drive?

Fri, 02/08/2008 - 13:51
can people with epilepsy drive? and Im wondering since they can have a siezure and might cuase a wreck

Comments

Re: can people with epilepsy drive?

Submitted by Jlip1795 on Wed, 2013-10-23 - 18:21
Thank you someone in my class said how they hate driving and I went up to them and said "F**K you driving is a privilege I would kill to be able to drive"

Re: can people with epilepsy drive?

Submitted by plutonium on Tue, 2013-07-02 - 20:00
yes but your doctor must sign of to dmv safety and you must take another driving test.... states have different time / wating periods to see if your meds work I am from calif

Re: can people with epilepsy drive?

Submitted by mcetola on Wed, 2013-07-03 - 15:35
With the neurologist that I have had the rule is I have to be seizure free for 6 months. Since then I have only been able to drive for 4 months. I have truly missed the independence of driving but I rather be safe then have one before or while I am driving. In all states it is different so best bet is ask your neurologist and they will be able to give you the best answer.

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