Siezures

[guiness5]

Does having a siezure disorder take your driving privlages away?

[Quixotic1]

I really don't know.  You should check your state for it's laws, requirements and consequences.  If it is really up to you (???) then out of respect for the public and your own safety I would recommend that you not drive for a month or so until you see whether or not the med seems to be working.  A large part of the decision depends on how many seizures you have had and how frequent they were.

Do everything you can to avoid getting into a seizure-prone state.  Get plenty of sleep, eat well, avoid alcohol. (Given your chosen nickname I hope that isn't too hard, lol)  Stay well hydrated.

No one here can make that decision for you.  Good luck, Quix

[guiness5]

Yes, thanks!  Im just confused because my neurologist said that it was my responsibility to report it ot the DMV.  What if he did not say wether rhis was a one time siezure?  How do I know that?  He put me on a medication called Keppra for 1 year and wants to redo the EEG at that time.  Do I assume then, that I am unavle to drive until then?

[Quixotic1]

If you had a seizure that caused you to lose consciousness and you have been diagnosed with a "Seizure Disorder", then, yes, in many states the Dr. is required by law to report this to the Department of Motor Vehicles.  If it can be shown that the seizure was an isolated event and not likely to happen again, you probably would not lose drivng privileges.

If you do have your license temporarily suspended for a seizure, each state has differing laws about how soon you can get it back when you have been "seizure-free."  It varies from 3 months to 12 mo, with 6 months being the most common.

Does this answer your question?  Quix