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Can I Stop Leviplil After 10 Years Of Injury?

Hello doctor. My son is taking eptoin 100 mg twice daily for last ten years. He lost consciousness and fell down twice ten years back. His EEG report said non specific changes. But after that everything was normal. Now he has some gum problems and his doctor says to withdraw eptoin and introduce leviplil 500 mg twice daily. My two brothers were patients of epilepsy. My question is , is it necessary for him to continue such medicine?
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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As there is gum hypertrophy Upto in should be withheld. As patient is seizure free for past 10 years we can attempt withdrawn of drugs. There will be chances of recurrence say around 10 to 15 %Hope my advice will help you. Take care. Don't forget to rate me.
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Can I Stop Leviplil After 10 Years Of Injury?

As there is gum hypertrophy Upto in should be withheld. As patient is seizure free for past 10 years we can attempt withdrawn of drugs. There will be chances of recurrence say around 10 to 15 %Hope my advice will help you. Take care. Don t forget to rate me.