Patient's question:
The child is in the second year of primary school and may be experiencing some academic pressure. They suddenly developed epilepsy. The doctor prescribed a lot of Western medicine. I would like to ask, what should the child pay full attention to when taking epilepsy medication?Doctor's answer:
Hello, when a child is taking medication to treat epilepsy, it is important to note that while ensuring the medication prevents seizures, it is necessary to take the medication regularly and not stop it arbitrarily. The goal is to control epilepsy through medication adjustments to prevent seizures.After the medication successfully controls seizures, attention should be paid to potential adverse reactions. Do not reduce or stop the medication to avoid recurrence. Under the condition of maintaining seizure-free periods, it may take about 2-4 years without seizures before the medication can be discontinued.
When discontinuing the medication, it is essential to gradually reduce the dosage under the guidance of a physician to potentially achieve a cure. It is recommended to adjust the antiepileptic medication properly and take it as prescribed. It is crucial not to arbitrarily reduce or stop the medication.