Does Oxycodone Result In Seizures?

Posted on Mon, 3 Apr 2017

Question: hi my god son is all of a sudden haiving siezures. hes been on gabapentin and pain meds for oer 10 years. can the oxycodone be a reason he is now having these seizures? he does not take them as prescribed either.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, oxycodone may be the culprit.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

I have read your question and understand your concerns.

The answer to your question is straightforward yes, oxycodone use may be linked to seizures, or may decrease seizure threshold.

Stopping oxycodone is necessary and getting evaluated by a Neurologist also is of paramount importance about your son's health.

Gabapentin is actually an antiseizure drug.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Kind regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy