Epilepsy

EPILEPSY

No one likes having to take medicines all the time, though most people with epilepsy recognise that it may be necessary in order to stay healthy and well. You may be wondering whether you can ever stop taking your treatment.

Some people with epilepsy have to take anti-epileptic drugs for life. Others continue to have attacks despite treatment. However, many of those whose seizures are controlled may be able to stop taking drugs after a period without seizures.

Stopping your medication suddenly could cause uncontrolled seizures, so it's vital to do it under your doctor's supervision. She/he will usually want to be sure that you have had no seizures for at least a couple of years before considering weaning you off your medicine. If she/he believes that the risk of further seizures is small she/he may decide to see how you fare without drugs. Treatment will be reduced very gradually.

NOTE: Some over-the-counter medicines such as cold cures, antacids and some preparations used to treat hay fever interact with anti-epileptic drugs. Consult the chemist, or your doctor, when buying non-prescription medicines.

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