Patient's question:
The child has epilepsy, low intelligence, and suffered from brain hypoxia in early childhood. The child is 6 years old and has epilepsy, currently taking carbamazepine, with frequent small seizures, taking 3 tablets daily. Should the medication be changed?Doctor's answer:
Your child has epilepsy, and taking carbamazepine can prevent seizures. However, if they still experience frequent small seizures after taking it, it means the dosage of carbamazepine is still not sufficient.Advice: It is recommended to have her undergo a blood drug concentration test for carbamazepine. If the dosage is insufficient, it may need to be increased, and medication adjustments may be necessary if needed.