How should epilepsy be treated?

Patient's question:

Sudden twitching while sleeping. White eyes. Never happened before. First time. Is it epilepsy? Is this disease treatable?

Doctor's answer:

Clinically, antiepileptic drugs can be selected based on the type of seizure. Once a drug and dose that can completely control the seizures are found, it should be used continuously. The medication should be started with a low dose and gradually increased to the minimum effective dose that can control the seizures without causing toxic reactions. When changing medication, the principle of adding a new drug while gradually reducing the old one should be followed. Sudden discontinuation of the medication is not recommended. We hope you will cooperate with the hospital's treatment.

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