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Will Epilepsy Medicines Cause Hallucination?

Hi, My best friend and I met because we have epilepsy. Now I am taking care of him (home health) because I am an LPN but he had a large wound on his back from a fall so instead of staying in the hospital for such a long time I agreed to keep him here. The problem is, he is hallucinating about times he was in the Navy and I have had epilepsy for 20 years and Mike has changed so much lately. I know he is hallucinating because of the things he says. When I first started having seizures I hallucinated so I do know what it is like, but that was a long time ago. Now, Mike seems like a different person and I am trying to help him with his wound and colostomy bag and other things recently done in the hospital. my question is why is he like this? what do I? and is this happening because of the epilepsy meds?
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I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you

Question : Will epilepsy medicines cause hallucination?
Answer : Yes. Few medicines can cause Hallucination, but more common that that Epilepsy itself can cause Hallucinations.

There is a type of epilepsy called Temporal Lobe Epilepsy which causes Hallucinations.

Chances of Temporal Lobe Epilepsy Causing Hallucinations are more than Epilepsy medicines causing Hallucinations

Hope you found the answer helpful.

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.
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Will Epilepsy Medicines Cause Hallucination?

Hi, I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question : Will epilepsy medicines cause hallucination? Answer : Yes. Few medicines can cause Hallucination, but more common that that Epilepsy itself can cause Hallucinations. There is a type of epilepsy called Temporal Lobe Epilepsy which causes Hallucinations. Chances of Temporal Lobe Epilepsy Causing Hallucinations are more than Epilepsy medicines causing Hallucinations Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.