A 58 year old man had a tonic clonic seizure 3 months ago attributed to alcohol withdrawal. He has remained abstinent and seizure free since. He holds...

Question

A 58 year old man had a tonic clonic seizure 3 months ago attributed to alcohol withdrawal. He has remained abstinent and seizure free since. He holds a car licence. What advice should you give regarding driving?

Accepted Answer

He may drive now as long as he remains seizure free and the cause was provoked

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He must stop driving permanently

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He can continue to drive throughout as long as he feels well

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He should not drive for at least 5 years

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No specific driving advice is required

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Driving after a provoked seizure

A 58 year old man had a tonic clonic seizure 3 months ago attributed to alcohol withdrawal. He has remained abstinent and seizure free since. He holds a car licence. What advice should you give regarding driving?