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When Can Seizure Medication Be Discontinued While Experiencing Tiredness And Nausea?

Hi.my mother was prescribed this seizure medication about two weeks ago after having a weird spell.the doctors did every test in the book and didn t find any proof that we see of.anyway she wants stop taking it right now and I just want to know if it s any more dangerous for her to do that. But while she s been on it ,she so tired and nauseous and kind of slow and confused at times. She just wasn t like this couple weeks ago and it s starting to get really depressing and scarey for her and me.
Mon, 10 Jun 2019
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Hello!

Welcome on Healthcaremagic!

I read carefully your question and understand your concern. Her actual situation could be relaled to the anti-epileptic drug adverse effects.
Anyway, with a single seizure, I would not recommend starting treatment with anti-epileptic drugs.
I would like to know the name of the drug and the dose that she is taking.
Anti-epileptic drugs are usually started slowly and this is the way that they are stopped. It is not recommendable to stop these drugs cold turkey. Anyway, as she has been taking them for just 2 weeks, I would recommend reducing gradually the dose (as started). You should discuss with her doctor on the above issues.

Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Best wishes, Dr. Aida
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When Can Seizure Medication Be Discontinued While Experiencing Tiredness And Nausea?

Hello! Welcome on Healthcaremagic! I read carefully your question and understand your concern. Her actual situation could be relaled to the anti-epileptic drug adverse effects. Anyway, with a single seizure, I would not recommend starting treatment with anti-epileptic drugs. I would like to know the name of the drug and the dose that she is taking. Anti-epileptic drugs are usually started slowly and this is the way that they are stopped. It is not recommendable to stop these drugs cold turkey. Anyway, as she has been taking them for just 2 weeks, I would recommend reducing gradually the dose (as started). You should discuss with her doctor on the above issues. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Best wishes, Dr. Aida