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my father had TIAS last year in november.and had epilaptic seizures for which taking elival tab 500mg once daily.And had 3 4 attacks of seizured in whole period.seizure free interval is 6 months and now tappered off the tablet. i want to ask is there any risk for seizures to start again? or do we need some other medication? Bcz currently he is taking no medicine for seizures. PLEASE HELP ME IN THIS REGARD
wat was the underlying cause of TIAs ..is he Diabetic hypertensive or having dyslipidemia..any Carotid Doppler report or MRI brain available ..kindly sharevthe report
Patient
Post Owner
dnt have any risk factor.
no diabetes no hypertension no smoking.Echocardiography and ECG was also normal.
3 years ago
Tab Topamax 25mg 1 day
if seizures start again then start epival for 2 years . also do EEG, MRI
Patient
Post Owner
can we restart tablet?bcz now he is not taking.
isn't there any harmfull effects of starting again?
3 years ago
u had already stopped it so if fits occurs again then only start & continue for 2 years & then tapper off
3 years ago
sorry its tapping mistake
3 years ago
Patient having history of epilepsy can have an attack again at any time.so its best to consult with neuro physician before withdrawing the medication completely.
if there is 2 yr seizure free time, then no treatment is required. I think he shd continue epival 250 mg 1+1, tab ascard 75 mg 1 daily fr 2 yrs. I don't know if MRI was done or not.
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TIA & Epilepsy r diff conditions with diff treatment
3 years ago
usually antiepileptics are only tapered off if the seizure free interval is 2 years. Chances of recurrence are 25 to 30% but vary from patient to patient. This should be discussed and decided by a neurologist alongwith detailed history, exam and relevant investogations so please consult one.
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