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Epilepsy related

2018-09-08 06:30:03
Hello Doctor, I am on treatment for epilepsy since 2008. Eeg, mri reports are normal. Taking 1g sodium valproate and 750 mg Levetiracetam since then. Had total 6 seizure attacks in the last 11 years. Reason - Sleep was less.  Last fit was 3 yrs back in Aug 2015. Should I continue taking the medicine? Please advise as I really dont want to take medicine unnecessarily. Also, me and my wife are thinking of planning baby now. Does this medicine has any impact on sperm? Thanks.
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If the last Caesar was in 2015 then now we can slowly slowly taper off the medicine but this requires continuous doctors observation Now consult a Neurologist near by and take his advice on reducing the tablet dose These medicines they don't affect sperm count so don't worry

Answered2018-09-11 06:11:54

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