Question
My child is nine years old and has epilepsy. They need to take medication to control it, but they are not good at taking pills. They usually swallow the medicine after it’s crushed into powder. Will this destroy the effectiveness of the medication?
Answer
Crushing epilepsy medicine into powder and drinking it can affect its efficacy. It is recommended to undergo a brain CT scan to rule out brain abnormalities, and symptomatic treatment with medications such as phenobarbital or phenytoin can be taken. Pay attention to avoid irritating food, and try to avoid fatigue and emotional excitement for the best results. Improvement will come gradually.