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Had First Seizure, On Eptoin 100, Completed Dosage Now On A Tapering Dose, Again Had A Seizure, Back On Eptoin Thrice Daily. Why Did This Happen Again ?

My husband is 63 now. He had the first seizure when he was 60 and the last three years on Eptoin 100 - one tab thrice daily. As he had completed the three year dosage doctor had put him on a tapering dose and he was asked to take just one tab at bedtime.Last week he again had a seizure. he is depressed because of this and now back on Eptoin thrice daily. Why did this happen again ?
Wed, 15 May 2013
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Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.

The recurrence of seizures after reducing the dose of eptoin is not unusual. In many cases of epilepsy, medications are required for much longer periods. I do not know the MRI brain and EEG reports of your husband. If you can upload them, it would be useful.
Please get back if you require any additional information.

Best wishes,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
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My email: drsudhirkumar@yahoo.com
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Had First Seizure, On Eptoin 100, Completed Dosage Now On A Tapering Dose, Again Had A Seizure, Back On Eptoin Thrice Daily. Why Did This Happen Again ?

Hi, Thank you for posting your query. The recurrence of seizures after reducing the dose of eptoin is not unusual. In many cases of epilepsy, medications are required for much longer periods. I do not know the MRI brain and EEG reports of your husband. If you can upload them, it would be useful. Please get back if you require any additional information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, My personal URL on this website: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My email: drsudhirkumar@yahoo.com