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Patient is a known case of epilepsy, taking levetiracetam 1 gm BD. He is now seizure free from 2 years but he developed agitation and anger issues interfering with day to day activities as a result of the drug intake. What should be the next best step?

AStop levetiracetam and sta on a different antiepileptic
BDiscontinue the drug as he is seizure free
CSlowly taper the drug over next 6 months
DContinue levetiracetam since a 5-year seizure free interval is needed
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