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I am taking levetiracetam tablets due to meningoencephalitis i had about a year ago. for how long i would have to take this medicine ?

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No easy answer: This is never an easy question to answer. If you had a seizure in the past your physicians will be more reluctant to rapidly take you off the anti-epileptic. Regardless, these medications should not be stopped abruptly and titrating off should be done in conjunction with your neurologist.

Dr Veres agreed

Answered 6/22/2015

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