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What Causes Seizures While Addicted To Crystal Methamphetamine?
i have a relative that was a chronic abuser of crystal meth. They recently stopp ed usage for now a month. She had a seizure last week. she had a history of three previous seizures in the last 25 years. the doctor started her on dilantin. now she is having side effects similar to crystal meth side effects except worse. what is going on
Thu, 29 Nov 2018
Hello,
It is due to withdrawal effects of crystalmeth.
Consult a psychiatrist and get evaluated.
You might require drugs like lorazepam to prevent withdrawal effects.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
It is due to withdrawal effects of crystalmeth.
Consult a psychiatrist and get evaluated.
You might require drugs like lorazepam to prevent withdrawal effects.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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