Stopped lamotrigine, seizure-free so far. long-term relapse risk?
I have focal epilepsy (right temporal lobe with MTS). I had catamenial focal seizures for years (clusters around periods/ovulation). I was on lamotrigine, became seizure-free, then stopped it about 4–5 months ago without medical review. I’ve remained seizure-free since stopping and my hormonal pattern seems improved. I’m trying to understand the risk of staying off medication long-term and what relapse experience looks like in similar cases (including pregnancy experiences if relevant).
Posted Apr 9, 2026, 9:22 PM UTC
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