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How Long To Use Lavera For Seizures?
I am a 19 year old and have minor seizures of around 1-2 seconds . I am in medication of lavera 250mg . How long do I have to continue using these meds? Its been 2 years since I am on the meds but the seizers still continue . What precautions should be taken to not have repeated seizures.
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If you are still having seizures on your medication, either the increase in dose or change of drug is required. Consult your doctor for this.
Anti-epileptics are taken for three years after the last seizure.
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If you are still having seizures on your medication, either the increase in dose or change of drug is required. Consult your doctor for this.
Anti-epileptics are taken for three years after the last seizure.
Thanks
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if despite taking levera, seizures are continuing.....I would like to increase dose of Levera.At present u are taking very minimal dose.
drug withdraw can be attempted after 3 yrs of seizure free interval. Get MRI brain 3 T with epilepsy protocol done and EEG.
long term prognosis depends upon type of seizure and etiology.
drug withdraw can be attempted after 3 yrs of seizure free interval. Get MRI brain 3 T with epilepsy protocol done and EEG.
long term prognosis depends upon type of seizure and etiology.
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