Do Children with Confirmed Epilepsy Absolutely Need Medication?

Question

Is it necessary to take antiepileptic drugs after a child is diagnosed with epilepsy?

Answer

Generally, after a child is diagnosed with epilepsy, parents need to follow the doctor’s instructions for regular antiepileptic medication treatment. However, some children’s epilepsy is benign and self-healing. For those children with infrequent seizures that occur only once in a long time, close monitoring is required, but medication may not be needed temporarily.