I will try and ask the pharmacy later. Maybe e few herbal stores will have it or a pharmacy store where they make compound forms of drugs, and they can make AED’s & cold meds without those toxins you get in all OTC drugs in drug stores.
The most common OTC medicine that may affect seizures is probably diphenhydramine. Together, we can make a huge difference. Other medicines for head colds, allergies or other conditions have ingredients that may affect seizures or seizure medicines. IF you can find it today, there is a BLACK SALVE you can buy or use to,, called IODEX. Sometimes it is taken 3 times a day. Also, some OTC cold medicines may lower the threshold for seizures, for example cold medicines with pseudoephedrine.
Find your way to better health. When they mix with the other meds that I'm on, (dilantin and pheonobarb) they can also trigger a seizure.
I did have KEPPRA made up for me but there was no difference with that for me anyway.Baar Products Inc. Iodex, 1-Ounce Jar is Amazon’s Choice.Slightly off topic, but do you know if Nytol is OK for getting off to sleep?However I do know that I take 10 MG of Melatonin to help me sleep at night.Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in:I've been a professional copywriter for over 35 years. Even research can’t determine your tolerance for certain over-the-counter medications.FYI – I guess it depends on the person. Always talk to your neuro and/or pharmacist, and build up a relationship with the pharmacist.I agree. Join our mailing list to stay to date about programs, events, and news about epilepsy. Most cold medicines are safe to use with seizure medicines. Epilepsy medicine is usually available as tablets, capsules, liquids and chewable or crushable tablets. I also had epilepsy for decades.
Sudafed caused me to have seizures.
If you have epilepsy, ask your pharmacist or doctor for recommendations about using OTC medicines. Tylenol PM. Good grief. With all the colds and flu going around, it’s not easy to figure out which medications are safe to take.Obviously, the best way to manage medication interactions is to avoid medications that are known to cause problems.You should also talk to your doctor before you start using any herbal medicines. Do you think the Superfood Bars would provide as much nutrition as the drink? Benadryl is safe, but it is used in sleeping pills.
If you find tablets difficult, ask your GP to prescribe you something easier to swallow. Taking epilepsy medicine. The only safe medication that I could take if abolutely necessary is Tylonol. Kills 2 birds with one stone. I found out the hard way. In general, fever and lack of sleep will be the biggest problems for people who are ill and have epilepsy. For colds, Robitussin DM, Mucinex) are approved.
Benadryl makes me tired, so I take it at night. I started taking these as recommended by my Functional Medicine aunt.When I was taking Tegretol, Sudafed caused me to have seizures. Over-the-counter cold and allergy medicines may also bring on restless legs syndrome 2. All rights reserved. … Please take at night. Also for the past 20 + years I drink a SUPERFOOD, made by Dr. Richard Shultz. Because they come from nature does not necessarily mean they are safe for you to use.Just check the label before purchasing any products.Most cold medicines cause drowsiness, so it is recommended to start at the low dose.Most antibiotics are problem-free when used with seizure medicines, but there are a few that cause problems.Plus, Claritin and Zyrtec are considered non-sedating antihistamines.However, no list of medication interactions is complete.If you experience any symptoms from new or old medications used for cold or flu, make sure you report them to your doctor!This knowledge allows them to avoid prescribing any medication that may interact with your seizure medicine.Providing the pharmacist with a list of over-the-counter medicines that you routinely use also helps.It is recommended that all individuals with a chronic condition receive the flu vaccine, too.I talk with my pharmacist. I cant sleep nights after my operation hope i get there before it closes?According to research: The new antiviral medications used for flu symptoms (Tamiflu and others) are reported to be safe with seizure medicines.But, as you said, it would be good to check with your pharmacist.BTW, when I can’t sleep, I take 10 MG of Melatonin.Watch out for flavorings and artificial sweeteners (especially Aspartame) used in chewable or liquid versions of medications. … knowing that these FDA drugs will have chemicals in them that can trigger seizures would anyone with a cold, virus, or flu bug take them ? What’s right for one isn’t necessarily right for another. Neuro told me none of this, of course. I take all of this stuff anyway without symptoms. Plus, Claritin and Zyrtec are considered non-sedating antihistamines. I walk and ride the buses so im at high risk for the Flu! Aspartame (in Children’s Chewable Allegra) provoked 3 seizures with violent vomiting in my son.