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Is There Anyone Who Has Been Successful Discontinuing Their Asm Cold Turkey
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My son wants to stop taking his anti-seizure medications that he's been on since he was 13 years old he is now 22 he is an adult so I'm looking for an alternative to this option

posted February 18, 2023
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You can never just suddenly just stop a asm. It's a little complicated but generally, most meds would need to be slowly reduced and this can take 2-3 weeks but on top of that, you would need a replacement for the asm you are going off. Best to talk to a Neurologist or GP.

posted February 21, 2023

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