What causes seizures in a child on epilepsy medication?
Patient: My child 7 years had her first epilepsy episode in March 10 for 2 minutes while sleeping; for the past 8 months taking medicines, intially oxetol XR450mg OD daily one at night; gradually reduced to 150mg wef sept 10. MRI & EEG reports normal. still a couple of days back got a one more episode lasting 25 minutes. now dosage is increased to 300mg per day same medicine. even taking medicines regularly what caused this again and will it again happen now?? Doctor: Hi,  During the 2nd episode of seizure, was there any fever? Usually fever can trigger seizures. Sometimes sleeplessness and over-watching of screens can trigger seizures. an EEG should be repeated as another episode is present.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Prasanna Lakshmi, Pediatrician