A patient has been taking gabapentin (Neurontin) for several years as part of the treatment for partial seizures.His wife has called because he ran out of medication this morning and wonders whether he can go without it for a week until she can go to the drug store.Which of the following statements is true in this situation?
A) Because he is taking another antiepileptic drug,he can go a week without the gabapentin.
B) Stopping this medication abruptly may cause withdrawal seizures.
C) He should temporarily increase the dosage of his other medications.
D) He can probably stop all medication because he has been treated for several years now.
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