Mental Health, Brain Health and Substance Use
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Antiseizure medicine treatment after first unprovoked seizure
[2012]
Recommendation(s)
Antiseizure medicines should not be routinely prescribed to adults and children after a first unprovoked seizure. In adults and children with a high risk of recurrence (e.g. presence of focal deficit on neurological exam, intellectual disability or other neurodevelopmental disability focal EEG abnormalities), referral should be made to specialist setting for further assessment.
Strength of recommendation: STRONG
Quality of evidence: VERY LOW