Modifiable Factors Responsible for Most Epilepsy Relapses

Published Date: 03 Jul 2026

In patients with newly diagnosed epilepsy, nearly 70% of seizure relapses are linked to potentially modifiable factors, including poor adherence and inadequate ASM dosing, rather than drug resistance.

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