Epilepsy generelised tonic clonic seizur

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I had one episode of generelised tonic clonic seizure before i start my medication daily twice .i have been under medication for 21 months.and doctor advised me to stop medication within 5days by taking one dose at night for 5days.after stoping i again had one episode within 3days.i consulted doctor he changed drugs and he asked me to continue drugs till further order.why it so happen for me after 21 months.is it happen because of stopping medication within 5days.pls give me your suggestion.

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Dr. Deepak A N Neurosurgeon 13 yrs exp Bangalore Consult Now · Accepted Answer

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get EEG DONE. probably ur SEIZURES focus is still active in ur brain

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