Patient's question:
Why is long-term epilepsy treatment not effective? My child's epilepsy has recently recurred, as it had previously improved and they stopped taking medication. I don't know why it has come back again. What kind of help is needed: Why is long-term epilepsy treatment not effective?Doctor's answer:
Polypharmacy: Due to the urgency of suppressing relapse, multiple different antiepileptic drugs are often used together initially. This approach is likely to lead to drug interactions, thereby reducing the efficacy of the medications and potentially causing chronic drug toxicity.Rapid discontinuation of medication: Some children with epilepsy, who have not had seizures for a year, may completely stop taking their medication within a few days. This can not only lead to recurrence.
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