When teaching a patient about taking a newly prescribed antiepileptic drug (AED) at home, the nurse will include which instruction?
A) "Driving is allowed after 2 weeks of therapy."
B) "If seizures recur, take a double dose of the medication."
C) "Antacids can be taken with the AED to reduce gastrointestinal adverse effects."
D) "Take the drug at the same time every day."
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