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Seizure. Valparin Chrono 500 And 300 Taken Previously. History Of Fits. Advise?
I have had fits in the past (only 2-3 occasions) and I was advised to take Valparine Chrono 500 and 300 (day time 500 and night time 300). I had it for many many years and stopped taking it as advised by my neurologist in 2010-11. My last fit occurred in 1996-97. I was completely well and continued with my daily tasks with no difficulties at all. Today I again had a seizure and this surprised me. Should I take my medicine life long now? Also will these put any restrictions in my life? I go to the gym and play cricket, will these be effected at all?
Tue, 30 Apr 2013
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After epilepsy neurologists advise to take anti epileptic drugs for at least 3 years seizure free episodes. As you took these medicines for long and then stopped the medicines in 2011. You were symptom free for 2 years then again you have one episode recently. The seizure can occur at any time even after treatment. In most of cases the cause of seizure is idiopathic. Full AED treatment don't ensure that seizure will not re-occur again. I will advise you to visit a good Neurologist and get your EEG done and start the medicines again if needed.
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Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi, MD
Welcome to HCM
After epilepsy neurologists advise to take anti epileptic drugs for at least 3 years seizure free episodes. As you took these medicines for long and then stopped the medicines in 2011. You were symptom free for 2 years then again you have one episode recently. The seizure can occur at any time even after treatment. In most of cases the cause of seizure is idiopathic. Full AED treatment don't ensure that seizure will not re-occur again. I will advise you to visit a good Neurologist and get your EEG done and start the medicines again if needed.
Thanks
Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi, MD
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Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Seizures are not always curable / yet most of them are manageable.
You have not stated your age, gender, personal habits, family history or co-morbidities
You should see a Neurologist again
You may have to take drugs for several years again / and then try for gradual withdrawal again.../ may be life time medications are necessary.
The restriction are minimal / usually aimed at preventing injury
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Seizures are not always curable / yet most of them are manageable.
You have not stated your age, gender, personal habits, family history or co-morbidities
You should see a Neurologist again
You may have to take drugs for several years again / and then try for gradual withdrawal again.../ may be life time medications are necessary.
The restriction are minimal / usually aimed at preventing injury
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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