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At what point could starting AEDs be considered for patients with recurrent simple febrile seizures?

What steps should be taken to wean them off?
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Assuming this is a young child, it is a subtype of "provoked" seizures.

It is reasonable to treat if they are frequent or severe. Any ASM will do. Wean off like any other ASM treatment: slowly and gradually. Febrile seizures should not occur after the age of 5 or so.

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