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I was advised my a doctor to stop taking my aed due to a suspected allergic reaction yesterday.i called my neurologist yesterday and left a message with no call back and her clinic is closed today.what do i do? should i wait?

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Allergic reaction.: Yes should try to get in touch with your neurologist or a covering physician. If it is a medication you have been on then it is not recommended to be stopped suddenly without switching to another med, but if it is a new one then it can be stopped but needs to be substituted with another medication.

Answered 11/21/2020

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Risky to stop: A patient like yourself who is taking anti-seizure medication would be at risk for seizures if the med is just stopped without substituting another Med. Definitely try to ask the neurologist covering for your Dr!

Answered 11/22/2020

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