Can You Operate a Car & Take a Seizure Medicine?

If you suffer from seizures, you may be concerned about whether you can still drive. Depending on certain laws in your state, you can be allowed to drive again.

History

• Seizures are convulsions that can be caused by excessive activity in the brain.

Significance

• Seizures, especially while driving, can hurt the sufferer as well as others. Medication can relieve the seizures and allow you to drive.

Considerations

• State law dictates whether you can drive. If you have been seizure-free for a period of time, you can get your license, though you may need to submit reports periodically on your status.

Effects

• Taking medication for seizures can help you to get your license and independence back. You may have to wait a few months to a year before you get your license, depending on your state law.

Options

• If you cannot drive, consider the following options for transportation: walking, public transportation, taxis, friends and family, or even biking.