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Frequency of and factors associated with antiseizure medication discontinuation discussions and decisions in patients with epilepsy: a multicenter retrospective chart review.

Samuel W TermanGeertruida SlingerAdriana KoekJeremy SkvarceMellanie V SpringerJulie M ZiobroJames F BurkeWillem M OtteRoland D ThijsKees Pj Braun
Published in: Epilepsia open (2023)
Only approximately half of patients with prolonged seizure-freedom had a documented discussion about ASM discontinuation. Discontinuation was fairly rare even among low-risk patients. Future work should further explore barriers to and facilitators of counseling and discontinuation attempts.
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