Donor selection and anti convulsant drugs

[geekay]

A person with the history of convulsions, on therapy with carbamzepine, is eligible for donation ? I think I have read it somewhere that, they are eligible for donation, as long as they are free of convulsions for the preceding / past one year ! I would like to have the inputs from the senior members please !

From the time I started my career, i was under the impression that, even a needle ***** can elicit another episode of seizures, in patient withe the history of convulsions... Any inputs on the matter would be appreciated....

[QAZ]

There is nothing on our donor history questionnaire that asks about history of convulsions. However, if that information is given we accept if seizure free the past 6 months, with or without medication.