Patient's question:
Epilepsy Medication Issues for ChildrenPatient Gender: Female
Patient Age: 2.5 years
Description of the Problem: Since the child was diagnosed with epilepsy at 6 months old, her condition has been well-controlled. However, in the past six months, she has experienced two major relapses due to high fever. During one episode, she turned purple all over while having a seizure. Both episodes were triggered by colds. After taking a cold medicine called "Children's Safety," she began having a recurrence within less than 10 minutes.
Therefore, I would like to ask whether the medications for colds, coughs, and fever in children with epilepsy should be different from those for normal children. Currently, the child has a cough, but I haven’t given her any medicine yet, fearing that the wrong medication might trigger another seizure.
So, I would like to ask: what precautions should I take?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, the medications you mentioned are all for normal children's use. When children with epilepsy need medication, it must be used with caution. If the child has a cold or cough, it is best to go to the hospital, receive a doctor's diagnosis and treatment, and then receive symptomatic treatment. This is very good for the child. Wishing the child a healthy growth!