Patient's question:
Children with epilepsy, taking oxcarbazepine for 3 years, now have almost no seizures. Do they still need to continue taking medication? If medication is still needed, what is the appropriate dosage now compared to the original dose of 1.5ml?Doctor's answer:
Epilepsy generally requires long-term medication treatment, with the dosage gradually reduced once the condition improves. In your case, you can reduce the dosage by one-third, but it's important to closely monitor your symptoms after the reduction. If a recurrence is detected, the dosage should be increased promptly. Generally, if there is no recurrence within three years after stopping the medication, it can be considered recovery. Even after recovery, dietary and psychological therapies should still be supplemented.