My father had a paralytic stroke in April 2024. He is currently taking Ecosprin AV 150, Telsartan 80, Frisium 10, Levera 150, and Eptoin 100. He takes 4 tablets in the morning and 5 tablets in the evening. I feel the number of medicines and doses may be too high. Are all these medicines necessary, and should we review them with a doctor?
After a paralytic stroke, it is quite common for patients to need several medicines for long-term protection and recovery, especially to prevent another stroke, control blood pressure, and manage complications like seizures or anxiety. Medicines such as Ecosprin AV 150 are usually given to prevent blood clot formation and control cholesterol, while Telsartan 80 helps control blood pressure, which is very important after a stroke. Levera 150 and Eptoin 100 are anti-seizure medicines that may have been prescribed if he had seizures or a high risk of seizures after the stroke, and Frisium 10 may help with seizures, anxiety, or muscle-related symptoms. Although the number of tablets may seem high, each medicine may have an important role depending on the patient's condition, age, blood pressure, brain scan findings, and recovery status. However, it is completely reasonable and advisable to review all medicines regularly with his doctor, especially if he feels excessive sleepiness, weakness, dizziness, imbalance, confusion, or if seizures have been fully controlled for a long time. Sometimes doctors may reduce doses or simplify treatment after reviewing their current health condition, but medicines should never be stopped suddenly on their own because this can increase the risk of another stroke or seizures. A follow-up with a neurologist or physician can help confirm whether all the medicines and doses are still necessary and whether any adjustments can be made safely.
