Notify your doctor if you become ill, have a fever, injure yourself seriously, or need other medicines such as antibiotics, painkillers, or cold medicines. Some people may notice that certain medicines can trigger seizures or interfere with seizure medicines. Fevers, other illnesses and injuries may also make you more susceptible and you'll need to monitor your seizures carefully. Try to limit other triggers during these times and talk to your doctor about what medicines you can use.

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Topic Editor: Steven C. Schachter, MD and Patricia O. Shafer, RN, MN.
Last Reviewed: 9/30/08