Nonadherence to antiseizure medications is a common trigger for seizures. True or false?

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not applicable
• D. Only in pediatrics

Answer: (A)

Maintaining steady antiseizure medication levels is essential for preventing seizures. When a dose is missed or medication is stopped, drug levels drop below the therapeutic range, allowing neurons to become excited again and seizures can occur. That’s why nonadherence is a common trigger for seizures across different ages and situations—the effect is related to how these drugs work to keep brain activity under control. So the statement is true because consistent dosing reduces seizure risk, whereas saying false would ignore the clear link between taking meds as prescribed and seizure prevention. The other options don’t fit because nonadherence isn’t limited to pediatrics, and it isn’t correct to say it doesn’t matter.