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Suggest Therapy For Seizures Followed By Headaches

My father had two gran mal seizures yesterday, he had ischemic stroke five months ago. His first seizure was back in August. Now, he has a headache that goes away with Tylenol and feels a little dizzy. Can headaches occur after seizures? Orherwise, he speaks, walks okay, no numbness anywhere. He started Keppra today
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I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.

Seizure are a possible complication of stroke like it seems to be your father's case. It can happen after a generalized seizure to have some temporary headache and dizziness, if you don't notice any other change in his alertness level, behavior and movement I don't think a stroke recurrence must be feared.
Keppra is a good treatment choice with good efficacy and few side effects compared to other antiepileptics.

I hope things work out for the best.
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Suggest Therapy For Seizures Followed By Headaches

I read your question carefully and I understand your concern. Seizure are a possible complication of stroke like it seems to be your father s case. It can happen after a generalized seizure to have some temporary headache and dizziness, if you don t notice any other change in his alertness level, behavior and movement I don t think a stroke recurrence must be feared. Keppra is a good treatment choice with good efficacy and few side effects compared to other antiepileptics. I hope things work out for the best.