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I take zonegran but not for seizures, i don't have a history of seizures, if i stop taking it without tapering am i still at risk for seizures?
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Seizures can occur: Anybody who takes an epileptic medication for any length of time is at risk for rebound seizures if they simply cold turkey the medications. They should always be weaned off over time.
Answered 5/17/2015
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