[Stopping antiepileptic treatment]

Antiepileptic drug withdrawal must be considered in seizure-free patients. It is theoretically possible. A seizure relapse is frequent. Numerous factors predictive of relapse are known, but they are of limited value. A favorable outcome depends mainly on the patient's epileptic syndrome. Drug reduction must be carried out stepwise, with a slow dose-tapering. A partial withdrawal: reduction of polytherapy to monotherapy, or reduction in daily doses, can also be wise.