My 16-year-old patient has epilepsy and I'm concerned about recent senseless episodes after stopping Gardenal. What should I do?
Stopping Gardenal suddenly can trigger seizures or unusual episodes in epilepsy patients. The patient should resume medication under medical supervision and see a neurologist to review treatment. The doctor may restart the medicine at a safe dose or switch to another anti-seizure drug and plan a gradual taper if needed.