RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 When and how to stop antiepileptic drugs in adults
JF Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin
JO Drug Ther Bull
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
SP 41
OP 43
DO 10.1136/dtb.2003.41641
VO 41
IS 6
YR 2003
UL http://dtb.bmj.com/content/41/6/41.abstract
AB Relevant BNF section: 4.8.1Patients with epilepsy whose seizures are controlled by antiepileptic medication may wish to discontinue their treatment because they think it is no longer necessary, or they wish to avoid unwanted effects. We have previously discussed stopping antiepileptic treatment in children.1 Here, we discuss whether, when and how to stop antiepileptic drugs in adults.