
Is Weaning Off ValProate Advisable After 4 Years Of Intake?

Yes, you can start drug tapering strictly under your doctor's supervision.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,
I understand your query and concern.
If you are seizure free for 4 years, its the right time to start tapering your drug dose.
The tapering has to be done by reducing the drug amount by 25% over 2 weeks.
This means that you need to reduce your dose by 100 mg/day as the total dose is 400 mg/day.
This accounts to 300 mg/day of valparin sodium.
This has to be divided in 2 daily doses of 100 mg in the morning and 200 mg in the night.
Likewise this protocol to be followed by another 25% over the subsequent 2 weeks.
This protocol will minimize all the drug withdrawal effects.
Please note that all these drug changes/modifications mentioned have to be strictly followed under the medical supervision of your doctor.
Thank you.

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