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Is It Advisable To Discontinue Carbamazepine?

20yrs boy who is on carbamazepine drug morning 200&even200mg  and not had seizers since 10years, Possible to stop this drug(pl advice) ,EEG report on dated Nov 2011 as Abnormal awak record S/O FIRDA,but no any physical complaints observed at home, routine activity stays at home, home self activity are normal .From Hyderabad India.  E mail = YYYY@YYYY         cell # 0000
posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2015
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HI. Thanks to writing at Healthcare,agic.

I go through your symptoms and advice that please do not stop carbamazepine. It is anti epileptic drug and if you stop than rebound phenomenon occur.
It is advisable to gradually taper the dose and than stop drug.
Don't stop it without your consultant.

I hope my advise will help you.

Thanks and Regards.
Dr Vijay
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Is It Advisable To Discontinue Carbamazepine?

HI. Thanks to writing at Healthcare,agic. I go through your symptoms and advice that please do not stop carbamazepine. It is anti epileptic drug and if you stop than rebound phenomenon occur. It is advisable to gradually taper the dose and than stop drug. Don t stop it without your consultant. I hope my advise will help you. Thanks and Regards. Dr Vijay