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Should The Medication For JME Be Continued For Life Time?
hello doctor..i am 24 yrs old female, 5ft and 52kg..last year was diagnosed as JME due to history of falling unconscious..i am put on levitiracetam 500mg b.d..is it the right drug for me..my doctor says that i have to carry out the medication life long..is it so??
Tue, 21 Jan 2020
Hello
Leviteracetam is recommended for JME. Regarding duration, if you are fits free for almost 3 years then tapering off can be considered for the antiepileptic drugs.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammad Faisal Bacha, Internal Medicine Specialist
Leviteracetam is recommended for JME. Regarding duration, if you are fits free for almost 3 years then tapering off can be considered for the antiepileptic drugs.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammad Faisal Bacha, Internal Medicine Specialist
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