Recently Answered Questions
All the answers published in this website are written by verified medical doctors, therapists and health experts. The Content has been moderated by iCliniq medical review team before publication. Post your medical clarifications on iCliniq by choosing the right specialty and get them answered. Your medical queries will be answered 24/7 by top doctors from iCliniq.
Is it necessary to be on epilepsy medication when it is ruining one's life?
Query: Hi doctor, My partner was diagnosed with epilepsy seven years ago. Since then, she has had three convulsive seizures but has not had any in the past five years. She is 21 and currently on 100 mg of Epilim day and night. She had an electroencephalogram (EEG) three months ago which resulted in abnorma... Read Full »
Dr. J. Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. Regarding your question, is there really a need for her to be on the medication anymore as it is ruining her life, we need to do magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) Brain... Read Full »
My friend had a seizure despite taking medicines. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My friend has epilepsy and takes Dicorate 500 as prescribed by a neurologist six years ago. Before he used to take Encorate Chrno ER 300 twice a day. The last attack of seizure was six years ago, after which he consulted a neurologist and got a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and elec... Read Full »
Dr. J. Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and understand your concern. If he is getting seizures with the present drugs, He needs to add one more antiepileptic drug, either Levemex or Clobazam. This medicine can not be prescribed online. He needs to consult a neurosurgeon or neurologist in... Read Full »