How long is treatment necessary for epilepsy?
There is no easy answer to this question. Some people will need to take antiepileptic drugs all their lives. Others may only need medication for a limited time. If no seizures have happened for two to three years, then consult a doctor first about the possibility of withdrawing from the drugs don’t decide just to stop! Seizures may return or become severe and life threatening.
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- If it is necessary to evacuate me to another country and I can receive treatment on an outpatient basis, will MEDEX pay for my lodging, meals, and travel costs to and from the medical facility?
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- How long is treatment necessary for epilepsy?
