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Question: my daughter had myoclonic jerks when she was 6 months later on EEG was done doctor told its mild seizure .Then she was given valparin 200 2.5 ml twice daily after giving the medicine she didn't had seizure the we discontinued the medicine.Now again 6 days before she is having jerks once.shoule i continue giving her valparin.How long should it be given
Brief Answer:
Restart Valparin syrup.Need at least 1-2 years of therapy
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
I understand your query and concern.
Its extremely important that you give valparin again.
Antiepileptics should never be stopped suddenly.
Otherwise they lead to rebound seizures with greater intensity.
Its extremely important that you taper them slowly under your doctor's supervision.
The drug/syrup has to be continued for at least 2 years before initiating tapering.
But the final duration of drug therapy will be largely decided by your doctor basing on the EEG and physical characteristics of your child.
Thank you.
Restart Valparin syrup.Need at least 1-2 years of therapy
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
I understand your query and concern.
Its extremely important that you give valparin again.
Antiepileptics should never be stopped suddenly.
Otherwise they lead to rebound seizures with greater intensity.
Its extremely important that you taper them slowly under your doctor's supervision.
The drug/syrup has to be continued for at least 2 years before initiating tapering.
But the final duration of drug therapy will be largely decided by your doctor basing on the EEG and physical characteristics of your child.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
Will her developmental changes be affected if she used to take valparin.I am concerned about her developmental milestones.
Brief Answer:
Valparin has no detrimental effects on developmental milestones
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam.
I understand your concern.
Developmental milestones are hardly affected by Valparin.
The central nervous system related side effects are rare in children.
Children taking Valproic acid are more prone to develop gastrointestinal and liver disturbances in rare cases.
Only in such cases a drug needs withdrawal.
Thank you.
Valparin has no detrimental effects on developmental milestones
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam.
I understand your concern.
Developmental milestones are hardly affected by Valparin.
The central nervous system related side effects are rare in children.
Children taking Valproic acid are more prone to develop gastrointestinal and liver disturbances in rare cases.
Only in such cases a drug needs withdrawal.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Will she be completely cured.How long will it take to completely get cured.What is the reason behind having such problem.She was fine from birth till 6 months but why she had such problem.Any specific reason behind such problem.
Brief Answer:
Please provide extra info by uploading the reports.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
I understand your concern.
I can provide you with a great deal of insight regarding the cause and prognosis of the child,if you provide me with the details of your child's health reports and scans in your follow up query by uploading the reports.
Thank you.
Please provide extra info by uploading the reports.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
I understand your concern.
I can provide you with a great deal of insight regarding the cause and prognosis of the child,if you provide me with the details of your child's health reports and scans in your follow up query by uploading the reports.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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