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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

February 18, 2023
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Please advise him to becareful. I know what he is going through but AEDs like most drugs that have been taken for a long time can bring ramifications if you don’t stop them gradually.

February 19, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Neurologist advice in general is best, but if his already decided his coming off that medication hopefully he may now do so slowly.

February 18, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

If he has already decided his coming off medication no matter what, please state that fellow Epilepsy sufferers suggest to do this gradually and wish him well.

February 18, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Smoking cannabis is what I use as an alternative. Since I’ve started using the cannabis I haven’t had one seizure

February 18, 2023

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