Management of Epilepsy in Remission

Abstract

This chapter contains sections titled: Introduction Risk of relapse upon AED withdrawal Factors associated with seizure relapse after AED withdrawal Antiepileptic drug withdrawal after epilepsy surgery Consequences of relapse Risks associated with continuing AEDs (or benefits of withdrawal) Patient attitudes Clinical therapeutics References Introduction Risk of relapse upon AED withdrawal Factors associated with seizure relapse after AED withdrawal Antiepileptic drug withdrawal after epilepsy surgery Consequences of relapse Risks associated with continuing AEDs (or benefits of withdrawal) Patient attitudes Clinical therapeutics References