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Should Levipil Be Continued In A Child Suffering From Epilepsy?
My 6.5 yrs old child got a Seizer at School on 05/08/2014. 1st EEG shows the sign of Localization related epilepsy arising from right temporal region. This EEG was done on 06/08/2014 with (LF 1 HZ, HF 15 HZ and Sensitivity 10µV. 2nd EEG done on 08/0000 shows no sharp and slow waves. 2nd EEG was done (LF 3 HZ, HF 70 HZ and Sensitivity 7µV. The child was under the dosage of LIVIPIL 250MG BD at that time. Can you please suggest should we continue the medicine or go for a withdrawal of LIVIPIL at this time. and which EEG should we trust
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Anti epileptic drugs once started are usually given for 2 years continuously , they are never stopped abruptly , but always tapered slowly before stopping . You have not mentioned reason for second EEG and date of this is not clear . After starting of anti epileptic drugs ,EEG can become normal , in fact is is one of criteria to make a decision to taper drugs , after course of anti epileptic drugs is complete and EEG is normal ,chances of recurrence of seizure are very much less after tapering of anti epileptic drugs. So my suggestion to you is to continue drugs and taper only after discussing it with your health care provider .
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Anti epileptic drugs once started are usually given for 2 years continuously , they are never stopped abruptly , but always tapered slowly before stopping . You have not mentioned reason for second EEG and date of this is not clear . After starting of anti epileptic drugs ,EEG can become normal , in fact is is one of criteria to make a decision to taper drugs , after course of anti epileptic drugs is complete and EEG is normal ,chances of recurrence of seizure are very much less after tapering of anti epileptic drugs. So my suggestion to you is to continue drugs and taper only after discussing it with your health care provider .
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.
*Always check for history of allergy before taking any medicine.
Take care.
• DISCLAIMER: - All the information provided here is for information purpose only , it is not a substitute for the advice of a physician after physical examination , it is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor. This information in no way establishes a doctor-patient relationship. Before acting anything based on this information do consult your doctor. I recommend that online users seek the advice of a physician who can perform an in-person physical examination
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