dRx series: Deprescribing antiepileptics in older people

Dr Amy Page and Amanda Quek discuss the complex issues around deprescribing antiepileptics Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to achieve improved health outcomes through discontinuation of one or more medications that are either potentially harmful or no longer required. The Clinical Practice Guideline for Deprescribing in Older People emphasises