Have questions about partial epilepsy non convulsive seizures

[kittyluvr420]

Hello, I'm newly diagnosed with partial epilepsy and I have several non convulsive seizures daily. I tried to take Keppra for 3 weeks but it made me VERY sick. Now I'm suppose to take Oxcarbrazepine,.

My question is "what happens to my brain if I don't take meds"?

I'm wondering if the non convulsive seizures will progress to gran mal ? I have TBI (traumatic brain injury) so my spelling & vocabulary are limited, so please excuse my errors.

Am I at a higher risk for stroke?

PLEASE, will somebody respond to my post! I am so scared & have no one to talk to about this.

God Bless <3

Rhonda

[kittyluvr420]

Thank you!

[Arti Sharma, M.D.]

Hello,
If a person stops taking antiepileptic stops antiepileptic drugs he/she can experience a seizure. The duration of treatment and dosage and choice of drug depends on the cause of epilepsy and can be decided only by your doctor. Sudden withdrawal can lead to recurrence of seizures. It is best to avoid doing so. Untreated seizures can lead to Status epilepticus which can cause further injury to the brain. Consult your attending doctor for more queries and assistance.
Best luck and regards!