Withdrawal of antiseizure medications - for whom, when, and how?
Francesco BrigoSerena BroggiSimona LattanziPublished in: Expert review of neurotherapeutics (2023)
The decision of discontinuing ASMs in epilepsy patients should rely on an accurate estimate of seizure recurrence risk. Whenever possible, such a risk should be assessed on an individual basis. The decision should also consider the psychosocial and personal consequences of seizure relapse. No robust evidence is available on the safest tapering regimen.