Bilateral tonic-clonic seizure on awakening

Bilateral tonic-clonic seizure of either generalized or focal onset occurring on or soon after wakening (typically within 90 minutes of waking, regardless of the time of day).

What is Bilateral tonic-clonic seizure on awakening?

Bilateral tonic-clonic seizure on awakening is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.

If you have Bilateral tonic-clonic seizure on awakening that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.

Possible conditions associated with Bilateral tonic-clonic seizure on awakening

The following conditions have been associated with Bilateral tonic-clonic seizure on awakening. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.

PURA-related severe neonatal hypotonia-seizures-encephalopathy syndrome

PURA-related severe neonatal hypotonia-seizures-encephalopathy syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated wi...

epilepsy, idiopathic generalized, susceptibility to, 9

Any generalized epilepsy in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the CACNB4 gene.

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When to seek medical care

Seek urgent care if Bilateral tonic-clonic seizure on awakening is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.