Question
After taking topiramate for 8 months, a patient experiences facial redness and a body temperature of 37.6°C during hot weather. They inquire about how to handle this situation.
Answer
The treatment for epilepsy varies depending on the cause. If epilepsy is secondary (symptomatic), it may be treatable after the primary disease is cured. The symptoms described by the patient may be drug side effects, and individual differences and adjustments to the medication regimen should be considered.