A 29-year-old with first unprovoked generalized tonic-clonic seizure has normal MRI but EEG with epileptiform discharges. What is the effect of immedi...

Question

A 29-year-old with first unprovoked generalized tonic-clonic seizure has normal MRI but EEG with epileptiform discharges. What is the effect of immediate antiseizure therapy on recurrence?

Accepted Answer

Reduces 2-year recurrence risk but not long-term remission

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No effect on 2-year recurrence

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Improves long-term remission rates

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Worsens quality of life without benefit

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Mandatory treatment in all first seizures

"moderate" MCQ (SBA): Neurology

A 29-year-old with first unprovoked generalized tonic-clonic seizure has normal MRI but EEG with epileptiform discharges. What is the effect of immediate antiseizure therapy on recurrence?