It can be confusing to be told you have both epilepsy and psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES). Some members on MyEpilepsyTeam have experienced having both conditions. Even if surgery has successfully treated the epileptic seizures, it's generally advised not to stop taking anti-seizure medications due to the risk of Show Full Answer

It can be confusing to be told you have both epilepsy and psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES). Some members on MyEpilepsyTeam have experienced having both conditions. Even if surgery has successfully treated the epileptic seizures, it's generally advised not to stop taking anti-seizure medications due to the risk of the epileptic seizures returning. The decision to stay on medication should be made carefully with your health care provider, considering factors like your specific epilepsy syndrome, seizure frequency and type, age, lifestyle, and more. Whether to stay on medication after successful epilepsy surgery is a complex decision that depends on your individual situation. It's important to discuss the potential benefits and risks with your neurologist. Some factors to consider are your epilepsy type, age, time seizure-free, and lifestyle. While continued medication may not be desired, the consequences of stopping could outweigh the downsides of staying on it.

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