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Eye drops related to absence seizures?

Mon, 03/28/2011 - 18:55
I am certain that my daughter's absence seizures began when her pupil's were dilated with cyclopentolate at a routine eye appointment. Seizures is one of the many possible side effects to this drug, along with hallucinations which she has had as well. She reacted very strongly to the drops, and her dark eyes remained dilated for 4 days. She has had anywhere from 10 to over a hundred a day for the past year and a half. Has anyone else noticed that their seizure issues began after having their pupils dilated?

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