Does the first convulsion mean a patient cannot drive – and if so for how long?
A first tonic-clonic seizure means that patient cannot drive for a year and must be told to inform the DVLA if they hold a driving licence. The DVLA does not specify that a diagnosis of an epileptic seizure has to be made. But any unexplained loss of consciousness must be reported to the DVLA and the authority will make a decision as to whether the person can carry on driving. The patient needs to be told that they should not drive until the DVLA gives permission. A patient should be free of seizures for a year if there is any form of epileptic activity whether or not consciousness is lost – this includes simple partial seizures (aura) and myoclonic jerks.
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