Epilepsy Treatment

• Epilepsy Treatments

Examples of epilepsy treatments include medications, surgery, and a ketogenic diet. This eMedTV article offers an overview of several treatments for epilepsy and stresses the importance of accurate diagnosis in determining proper treatment.

• Epilepsy Medication

Epilepsy medication is usually the best way to control seizures caused by the disorder. This eMedTV page discusses several epilepsy drugs and stresses the importance of following a doctor's directions when discontinuing epilepsy medication.

• Seizure Medications and Suicide

People who take seizure medications have a higher risk of suicidal behavior than those who do not. This eMedTV segment gives an overview of seizure medications and suicide, including an important FDA warning on the topic.

• Epilepsy Surgery

As this eMedTV page explains, epilepsy surgery is generally recommended only after two or three different medications have failed to control seizures. Epilepsy surgery may also be recommended if a brain lesion is thought to be causing the seizures.

• Living With Epilepsy

While many people with the condition live outwardly normal lives, living with epilepsy can be challenging. This eMedTV segment explores some of the common problems, such as driving restrictions, faced by people living with epilepsy.

• Epilepsy Diet

Also called a ketogenic diet, an epilepsy diet is one that is rich in fats and low in carbohydrates. This eMedTV article explains how, in some cases, it has been shown to help control seizures in children.

• Epilepsy and Driving

Epilepsy and driving can be a dangerous combination. As this eMedTV article explains, the laws governing epilepsy and driving vary from state to state, but most states have laws about how long people have to be seizure-free before they can drive.