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Does epilepsy and seizures qualify in Connecticut?

By MyMMJRx Editorial Team · Updated · 5 min read

Yes. The Connecticut Medical Marijuana Program lists Epilepsy as a qualifying condition. A Connecticut-licensed provider still has to evaluate you and agree that cannabis is appropriate.

About epilepsy and seizures

Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes repeated seizures. Some forms, like Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, don't respond well to standard medications.

Stronger evidence. The FDA has approved a prescription CBD medicine (Epidiolex) for seizures linked to Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, Dravet syndrome and tuberous sclerosis complex, based on controlled trials.

Symptoms Connecticut patients most often hope to ease:

  • Seizures that continue despite trying two or more medicines
  • Side effects such as tiredness and fogginess from seizure medicines
  • Poor sleep that can make seizures more likely
  • Anxiety about when the next seizure will happen
  • Mood and behavior changes linked to epilepsy
Before you start. Never stop or lower your seizure medicines on your own, because this can trigger severe or prolonged seizures. CBD can raise levels of clobazam and increase liver enzyme problems with valproate, and it can raise levels of everolimus used in tuberous sclerosis complex.

Read more: medical marijuana for epilepsy and seizures.

How to get certified in Connecticut

  1. Visit a Connecticut-licensed physician, APRN or PA (in person or by telehealth) who treats your qualifying condition.
  2. Give the provider a valid email address and phone number so they can submit your certification.
  3. Create an account in the DCP BizNet medical marijuana registration system and verify your email.
  4. Choose 'I Am a Patient' and confirm your identity with your date of birth and email.
  5. Upload a photo ID and a proof of Connecticut residency, and add your caregiver if your provider authorized one.
  6. Answer the attestation questions and submit; there is no registration fee.

Connecticut allows the evaluation by telehealth, so you can see a Connecticut-licensed provider by video. Our evaluation starts at $79 and is charged only if you're approved.

Costs and timeline

  • State fee: $0 (registration fees eliminated July 1, 2023)
  • Card lasts: 1 year from the date of provider certification
  • Processing: Usually within 1–2 weeks
  • Patient limit: Up to 5 ounces of cannabis flower
  • Home grow: Patients 18+ may grow 3 mature and 3 immature plants indoors at their primary residence, with no more than 12 plants per household
  • Recreational sales: Legal for adults 21+
  • First visit online: Yes

See the full Connecticut cost breakdown and Connecticut program overview.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need medical records for epilepsy and seizures?

Helpful records include: a neurologist's note confirming epilepsy and the seizure type or syndrome; EEG and MRI reports; a complete list of current and past seizure medicines, with doses and side effects. Many patients are still evaluated on their history alone, and your Connecticut provider will tell you if more is needed.

How long does certification take in Connecticut?

The provider visit takes about 15 minutes. Usually within 1–2 weeks.

Can I renew online in Connecticut?

In most cases, yes. Your registration expires one year after your provider certified you, so you need a new certification from your provider each year to stay active.

Sources

This guide is general information, not medical or legal advice. Laws change — confirm details with your state agency. State facts last checked October 7, 2026.

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