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The Perils of Discontinuing Your Meds

February 21, 2021
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One of the most common questions is “when can I stop taking my meds?”

Especially for those whose seizures have been under good control.

It makes sense. Because if you’re doing well, you start to wonder: “why do I need these meds anymore”?

Posted in Epilepsy, Medication Issues, Research
Tags: do not make this decision independently, minimum between two years and five years, perils discontuing medication, recurrence, reinstated, risk factors, seizure freedom, taper off gradually

Vimpat For Uncontrolled Partial-Onset Seizures

July 20, 2010
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A recent multi-center study has confirmed earlier study results that 400 mg/day of Lacosamide (Vimpat) provides a good balance of efficacy and tolerability for patients with uncontrolled partial-onset seizures (POS), and doses of 600mg/day may provide additional benefit for some patients.

Posted in Epilepsy, Medication Issues, News
Tags: few adverse effects, Lacosamide, promsing therapy, reduce frequency and severity, seizure freedom, uncontolled partial-onset seizures, Vimpat

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