Diagnosis and Treatment

Diagnosis of Epilepsy

Anyone can have a seizure at some time in their life. However a diagnosis of epilepsy means you have had more than two seizures. Read more

Treatment of Epilepsy - Drug Therapy

The main treatment for epilepsy is drug therapy with antiepileptic drugs which are used to control the seizures. Read more

Epilepsy Treatment - Possible effects of Treatment

Any type of medication, not just antiepileptic drugs can have unwanted effects (called side effects). Some of the side effects may lessen or disappear over time. It is important that you inform your doctor if you experience these or other side effects. Read more

Getting the Most Out of Treatment

There are some things you can do to get the most from your treatment Read more

Treatment of Epilepsy - Non-Drug Therapy

For people whose seizures cannot be controlled by antiepileptic drugs there are other non-drug treatments that may also help to further reduce the seizures. Read more

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