[Stopping antiepileptic treatment].
Antiepileptic drug withdrawal must be considered in seizure-free patients. It is theoretically possible. A seizure relapse is frequent. Numerous factors predictive of relapse are known, but they are of limited value. A favorable outcome depends mainly on the patient's epileptic syndrome. Drug reduction must be carried out stepwise, with a slow dose-tapering. A partial withdrawal: reduction of polytherapy to monotherapy, or reduction in daily doses, can also be wise.
Clinique Neurologique, Université de Bordeaux II.
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D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D012008:Recurrence; D012307:Risk Factors; D013375:Substance Withdrawal Syndrome
D000927:Anticonvulsants
L'arrêt du traitement antiépileptique.