Is oral surgery with general anestheia safe for people with epilepsy?

Question

I am due to have oral surgery extractions and bone graft. I am concerned about being under general anesthesia. Does anyone know if it is safe for people with epilepsy to go under anesthesia. I have not had a seizure in years.

Answer 1

It should be safe, I have never heard of anesthetics causing a seizure.  It would still probably be a good idea to mention it to your dentist though.

Answer 2

It depends on the type of anesthesia used and your medications, if any.

You do want to let your dentist confer with your doctor.

See this website for more info: http://professionals.epilepsy.com/page/p...

All the best.