Yes, 7 years ago I had a seizure from taking diet pills, I have been taking seizure medication for 7 years my doctor now says the diet pills are out of my system and I problably don t need the medication now, she has told me to look for a neurologist for testing because she would give me any more medication until I do. One doctor said I would be on the medication for the rest of my life. What should I do?
Thanks for query. Generally discontinuation of medication is considered after a person has been seizure free for typically 2-5 years, neurologists use the risk factors for new-onset seizures to assess patients for discontinuation of anticonvulsant. Normal findings on an electroencephalogram (EEG) and a brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan lower the risk of relapse after Chat Doctor. So consult a neurologist as your doctor advised. As you mention your seizures were acquired due to diet pill your EEG and MRI would probably be normal, and he may ask to taper and stop the