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Child Got Seizure Attack, MRI, EEG, CT All Normal, Prescribed "valparin" Syrup, Still Getting Attacks. Cause?

Hi I am Deepthi from Oman. My son (4 years 2 months old; 19 kg weight) got seizure attack for the first time in Dec 2011; After completing scanning : MRI, EEG, CT all were normal, they prescribed "valparin" syrup twice a day. After the first seizure attack, he had three seizure attacks correspondingly in Sep 2012, Dec 2012 and now in April 2013. We would like to know why he had three seizure attacks when daily he is taking valparin. Please advise….
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Probably the child needs modification of dosage of valparin as t he dosage is increased with growing age and or for continuing seizures or a switch to other drug if already on maximum dosage , so consult your treating Doc.
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Cardiologist,  Dr. Anantharamakrishnan's  Response
Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic

The dose needs individual titration...
Especially in growing child...
Generally, it is upped after every fit, till no recurrence
Blood levels can be measured, if need be.
Occasionally, a second drug may have to be added
Regular follow up with neurologist is a must

Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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Child Got Seizure Attack, MRI, EEG, CT All Normal, Prescribed "valparin" Syrup, Still Getting Attacks. Cause?

Probably the child needs modification of dosage of valparin as t he dosage is increased with growing age and or for continuing seizures or a switch to other drug if already on maximum dosage , so consult your treating Doc.