Pharmacoresistant or refractory epilepsy is defined as multiple recurrent seizures despite the treatment with two or more anti-epileptic drugs. About 20-30% of all patients with new onset epilepsy are refractory to treatment. It is not clear why certain types of epilepsy are more resistant to treatment than others. A patient with refractory epilepsy should be referred to an epilepsy center for further treatment options.
Pharmacoresistant or refractory epilepsy is defined as multiple
recurrent seizures despite the treatment with two or more
anti-epileptic drugs. About 20-30% of all patients with new onset
epilepsy are refractory to treatment. It is not clear...
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Dr. Irene Semenov of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:Pharmacoresistant or refractory epilepsy is defined as multiple recurrent seizures despite the treatment with two or more anti-epileptic drugs. About 20-30% of all patients with new onset epilepsy are refractory to treatment. It is not clear why certain types of epilepsy are more resistant to treatment than others. A patient with refractory epilepsy should be referred to an epilepsy center for further treatment options.
