It is not clear that epileptic seizures occurred in each case, but there is good reason to believe that new onset seizures occurred immediately after vaping in some of the cases and that, in other cases, people with epilepsy had seizures after vaping. We don’t know why vaping may be causing seizures in these reports.
Why does marijuana help epilepsy?
However, more and more evidence suggests that there really is an entourage effect with medical marijuana even in epilepsy patients. They have found that some patients who initially develop tolerance to CBD are able to maintain control of their seizures by adding THC rather than increasing the dose of CBD.
Is nicotine bad for epilepsy?
These findings suggest that cigarette smoking is associated with at least one aspect of epilepsy severity. Thus, in addition to the broader health benefits, smokers with epilepsy should be advised of the increased seizure risk associated with current cigarette smoking.
What are the 6 types of seizures?
What are the six types of seizures?
- Simple Focal Seizures. Simple focal seizures occur for a short amount of time – typically lasting less than one minute.
- Complex Focal Seizure.
- Absence Seizure.
- Atonic Seizure.
- Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- Myoclonic Seizure.
What is the most common cause of epilepsy?
What causes epilepsy?
- Some people with no known cause of epilepsy may have a genetic form of epilepsy. ...
- About 3 out of 10 people have a change in the structure of their brains that causes the electrical storms of seizures.
- Some young children may be born with a structural change in an area of the brain that gives rise to seizures.
Can I vape if I have epilepsy?
Also, e-cigarettes flood the body with high doses of nicotine, and it is well known that nicotine toxicity can cause seizures. If an individual is predisposed to seizures, then a sudden nicotine surge may bring the seizure on, but further research needs to be done.
Can vaping trigger seizures?
In fact, some vapes provide as much nicotine as an entire pack of cigarettes, according to the FDA. At toxic levels, all that nicotine can cause side effects, including seizures.
Can vaping cause seizures epilepsy?
In the US, 35 cases of seizures 'associated with vaping' were reported to the FDA from 2010-2019. Soon after, the acting FDA Commissioner acknowledged that there was “no causality” between e-cigarette use and the risk of seizure. Some of these episodes were in people with epilepsy, others caused by illicit drug use.
Does nicotine make epilepsy worse?
Those who were smoking for many years had a slightly higher risk of developing unprovoked seizures. When compared with alcohol and caffeine, they found that the smokers were at a much higher risk.
Can vaping cause neurological problems?
Neurologic dysfunction—which manifests as cerebrovascular dysfunction (stroke, seizure), neuroinflammation, nicotine addiction, and behavioral and mental health problems (impaired short-term memory, concentration, learning, and self-control/attention as well as anxiety and other mood disorders)—is emerging as a ...
Can you smoke if you have epilepsy?
Thus, in addition to the broader health benefits, smokers with epilepsy should be advised of the increased seizure risk associated with current cigarette smoking.
How much nicotine can cause a seizure?
Furthermore, microinjection of nicotine (100 and 300 μg/side) into the amygdala elicited convulsive seizures in a dose-related manner. The present results suggest that nicotine elicits convulsive seizures by activating amygdalar neurons mainly via α7 nACh receptors.
What does a seizure feel like?
Some seizures cause the body to jerk and shake (a "fit"), while others cause problems like loss of awareness or unusual sensations. They typically pass in a few seconds or minutes. Seizures can occur when you're awake or asleep. Sometimes they can be triggered by something, such as feeling very tired.
What are side effects of vaping?
The most commonly-reported adverse effects were throat/mouth irritation, headache, cough, and nausea, which tended to dissipate with continued use....The most common side effects of vaping include:coughing.dry mouth and throat.shortness of breath.mouth and throat irritation.headaches.
What can trigger a seizure?
What are some commonly reported triggers?Specific time of day or night.Sleep deprivation – overtired, not sleeping well, not getting enough sleep, disrupted sleep.Illness (both with and without fever)Flashing bright lights or patterns.Alcohol - including heavy alcohol use or alcohol withdrawl.More items...
Is caffeine good for epilepsy?
Caffeine can increase seizure susceptibility and protect from seizures, depending on the dose, administration type (chronic or acute), and the developmental stage at which caffeine exposure started. In animal studies, caffeine decreased the antiepileptic potency of some drugs; this effect was strongest in topiramate.
Can smoke trigger seizures?
Table 3. After adjustment for stroke and other potential confounding factors, we observed a significant association between current cigarette smoking and risk of seizure (RR 2.60, 95% CI 1.53-4.42) (Table 4).
What drugs cause seizure?
Drugs That Can Cause SeizuresCocaine.Amphetamines.Methamphetamine.MDMA.Opioids.Opiates.Marijuana.CBD.More items...•
Does nicotine lower seizure threshold?
The study highlights the fact that intake of nicotine, through agonism to nAChR, might predispose epileptic patients to lower seizure threshold and induce a state of refractoriness to the protective effects of the antiepileptic drugs, resulting in possible breakthrough seizure attacks.
What are common causes of seizures?
Causes of seizures can include:Abnormal levels of sodium or glucose in the blood.Brain infection, including meningitis and encephalitis.Brain injury that occurs to the baby during labor or childbirth.Brain problems that occur before birth (congenital brain defects)Brain tumor (rare)Drug abuse.Electric shock.Epilepsy.More items...
What are side effects of vaping?
The most commonly-reported adverse effects were throat/mouth irritation, headache, cough, and nausea, which tended to dissipate with continued use....The most common side effects of vaping include:coughing.dry mouth and throat.shortness of breath.mouth and throat irritation.headaches.
How many seizures are there from e-cigarettes?
After examining poison control centers' reports between 2010 and early 2019, the FDA determined that, between the poison control centers and the FDA, there were a total of 35 reported cases of seizures mentioning use of e-cigarettes within that timeframe.
How long after smoking e-cigarette can you get seizures?
Seizures have been reported as occurring after a few puffs or up to one day after use. Most of the self-reported data that the FDA has received does not contain any specific brand or sub-brand information about the e-cigarette.
Why is the FDA seeking more information about seizures following e-cigarette use?
The FDA is seeking more information about seizures following e-cigarette use to identify common risk factors and understand if any e-cigarette product attributes such as nicotine content or formulation may contribute to seizures.
How do you know if you have a seizure?
Other possible signs of seizures include a lapse in awareness or consciousness, which may look like a person is staring blankly into space for a few seconds or suddenly stops moving. The person may or may not fall down. Most seizures end in a few seconds or minutes, and the person may seem fine, sleepy, confused or have a headache afterwards.
Does the FDA have information on e-cigarettes?
Most of the self-reported data that the FDA has received does not contain any specific brand or sub-brand information about the e-cigarette. While detailed information is currently limited, the FDA is alerting the public to this important and potentially serious health issue. Healthcare providers should be aware that seizures may be associated ...
Do e-cigarettes have high nicotine levels?
Parents, teachers, and other concerned adults should be aware that many youth are using e-cigarettes that closely resemble a USB flash drive, have high levels of nicotine and emissions that are hard to see.
Do e-cigarettes cause seizures?
Some E-cigarette Users Are Having Seizures, Most Reports Involving Youth and Young Adults. The FDA has become aware that some people who use e-cigarettes have experienced seizures, with most reports involving youth or young adult users.
Mordacai Vaping Master ECF Veteran
Hello good folks of ECF, I'm having a bit of an issue finding out Epilepsy and Vaping.
Daniel Forsyth Vaping Master ECF Veteran
I have epilepsy and have vaped for the past two years. I also had a good chat with my neurologist about vaping and he has given it two thumbs up my juice ratio is 30/70, pg/vg!
Territoo Vaping Master Verified Member ECF Veteran
The fact that there is so little about vaping and seizures is a good thing. It means that so far in the 15 or so years that vaping has been around, no one has seen a correlation between the two. Since there is no correlation between nicotine and seizures, then the likelihood of vaping and seizures having some relationship is pretty small.
Territoo Vaping Master Verified Member ECF Veteran
Oh the correlation was hunted for. I'm glad they couldn't even get enough info on the two to cherry pick.
MLEJ Super Member ECF Veteran
The neurologist I was seeing didn't seem to pay mind at all to the fact that I was vaping instead of smoking, but I bet he was getting some warm fuzzies in his belly because I wasn't smoking anymore..
UncleJunkle Vaping Master Verified Member ECF Veteran
I don't know what the difference between Epilepsy and a Seizure Disorder it as I could never get a doctor to explain the difference to me, and I have had about 4 neurologists now.
Is it normal to be stressed when you have a seizure?
It is totally normal to feel stressed about seizures, but finding alternative ways of reducing stress will, in the long run, be more effective than lighting up.
Do people with epilepsy have more seizures than people with epilepsy who don't smoke?
What we do know is that people with epilepsy who smoke have more seizures than people with epilepsy who don’t smoke. Why might this be?
Is smoking a risky behavior?
Smoking is a risky behavior, so people who do it might take risks in other areas of life which are seizure triggers too - like drinking lots of alcohol, skipping their epilepsy medication or not getting enough sleep
Can smoking cause seizures?
Can tobacco cause seizures then? When you smoke a cigarette, you don't just inhale nicotine - but also take in around 5,000 other chemicals too . The thing is that some of the chemicals in tobacco have ‘proconvulsant’ properties (they might encourage seizures), while others may have ‘anticonvulsant’ properties. That makes it hard to figure out exactly what effect smoking a cigarette has on seizures.
