Epilepsy drugs and cold and flu medications, generally not recommended to take at the same time, the two drugs, although there is no contraindication, but there is a lack of information on the use of together, safety, it is recommended to stagger the time of use.
There are many antiepileptic drugs, such as sodium valproate and phenytoin sodium, which need to be taken for a long period of time to prevent recurrence of epilepsy. Cold and flu medications include acetaminophen and chlorpheniramine maleate.
It is generally not recommended to take anti-epileptic drugs at the same time with cold and flu medications, so as not to affect the efficacy of the drug or produce adverse drug reactions. It is recommended to take them at intervals.
Because the cold may induce acute relapse of epilepsy, aggravate the condition, usually drink more water, pay attention to rest, do not stay up late, combined with the symptoms of cold and flu, it is recommended to go to the hospital, under the guidance of the doctor to take cold and flu drugs treatment.