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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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Dr. Dariush Saghafi answered

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.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/17/2015

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dariush Saghafi answered

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

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Neurologist Q: I have been taking lamotrigine for BP2 (NOT epilepsy). Prescriber said stop taking immediately (no taper) if rash and that the reported risk of rebound seizures ONLY applies to epileptics. (I am not epileptic). Is she correct?