Long-term outcome of seizure-free patients and risk factors of relapse following antiepileptic drug withdrawal

ConclusionIn the majority of cases, epilepsy relapse occurred within the first two years after the initiation of AED withdrawal. The independent risk factors of seizure relapse were uncontrolled seizures beyond the first 6 months of AED therapy and cases with a history of perinatal injury.
Source: Epilepsy and Behavior - Category: Neurology Source Type: research