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Medicines rufinamideQuestion & answer

rufinamide · Medicine question

Can rufinamide be stopped suddenly?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

The answer

Answer

No. Abrupt withdrawal can increase seizures, so discontinuation should follow a gradual specialist-led plan.

Sources for this answer

Rufinamide Brown & Burk 200 mg Film-coated Tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1
Rufinamide Eisai Oral Suspensionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 10

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