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We have discontinued meds for seizures which were termed to be absent epilepsy. it has been more than 2 years now, but nothing happened so far. ?

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Dr. Jeffrey Unger answered

Vague: Question is too vague to answer. What do you want to know? Did a doctor advise stopping the meds? Was an EEG done before meds were stopped? Was the EEG normal?

Dr Alves agreed

Answered 11/15/2014

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Dr. William Singer answered

Good luck: The likelihood of another seizure after 2 years off medication is low. You should have discussion with your doctor every couple of yuears just to check in.

Answered 4/6/2015

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A member asked:

We have discontinued meds for seizures which were termed to be absent epilepsy. it has been more than 2 years now, but nothing happened so far. ?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jeffrey Unger answered

Dr Alves agreed

Dr. William Singer answered

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Epilepsy. On meds for years. Lobectomy in 2007, seizures gone, nothing on long-term EEG. Can I stop meds? On 400 Carbatrol bid, 10 inderal (propranolol) bid.