DEAR DR. ROACH: My son suffered seizures as a child and was diagnosed with benign rolandic epilepsy. At the time, we were told that he should avoid antihistamines, since they could trigger seizures.

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These are diagnosed based on the seizure type and semiology, age at onset, clinical course, family history and associated EEG Abnormalities. These constitute 10% of childhood epilepsies. The prognosis ...

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Dear Dr. Roach: My son suffered seizures as a child and was diagnosed with benign rolandic epilepsy. At the time, we were told that he should avoid antihistamines, since they could trigger seizures.