It takes about a year for people with focal epilepsy to start finding some relief from anti-seizure medications, a new study says.
In all, 3 of 5 epilepsy patients (60%) do achieve freedom from seizures thanks to a drug regimen - but it takes most an average of 12 months to reach that goal, researchers reported Monday in JAMA Neurology.
That's because it takes some time for doctors to dial in the right drug and dosage for them, researchers said.
"Our findings suggest that those with focal epilepsy should expect a long adjustment period as their health care provider determines the best treatment regimen for them," senior researcher Dr. Jacqueline French, a neurologist at NYU Grossman School of Medicine in New York City, said in a news release.
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