Which is not true of maintenance therapy with antiepileptic drugs?
a. Treatment is continued until the patient has been seizure free for 2-3 years
b. Barbiturates, sodium valproate and phenytoin are liver enzyme inhibitors
c. It is important that the person strictly adheres to the dosage
d. Antiepileptic drugs are ideally administered parenterally
Answer: B
Pharmacology
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