Can electroencephalograms provide guidance for the withdrawal of antiepileptic drugs: A meta-analysis

Epilepsy is a very common chronic neurological disorder, and antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) remaina primary method of epilepsy control. Approximately 60% to 70% of patients become seizure-free after the commencement of antiepileptic drug therapy(Brodie and Kwan, 2002; Cockerell et al., 1995; Kwan and Brodie, 2000). However, the ideal timing for the withdrawal of medication remains unknown. For seizure-free patients, the issue of whether medication should be continued is controversial due to the side effects, costs and the inconveniences associated with antiepileptic drug therapy.

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