Patient's question:
How is benign childhood epilepsy treated? Is it highly side effects? What medication is best for epilepsy with right middle temporal spike and wave?Doctor's answer:
Childhood benign epilepsy refers to a type of epilepsy syndrome that occurs in a specific age group, with characteristic clinical manifestations and electroencephalogram findings, which can resolve spontaneously or respond well to antiepileptic drug treatment, with a good prognosis. It is necessary to adjust the type and dosage of medication according to the doctor's instructions. The principle is to control seizures with the least amount of medication and the lowest possible dosage. The medication period should continue for 2 to 4 years after the seizures are controlled, and then gradually reduce and discontinue the medication within 1 to 2 years. It is essential to take the medication daily. stopping or reducing the dosage can often trigger seizures.