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I consume phenobarbital 60 mg tablets from 13 years and i have no seizures in las 7 years and did i stop medication or not and what is the process of stop medication
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Hi, this is dr neha, you should not abruptly stop or alter your epilepsy medication. If you are seizure free for long time better to see your neurologist for some changes in your prescription.
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