Treatment
Last checked 27/10/2008
Many people have their seizures successfully controlled with anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs). This is the most common way that epilepsy is treated. AEDs do not cure epilepsy. At the moment there is no cure for epilepsy. The aim of AEDs is to prevent seizures by controlling the excitability of the brain. How they do this is not totally understood. Despite this, their effectiveness in treating epilepsy has been scientifically proven.
- More information about anti-epileptic drug treatment
- List of AEDs available in the UK
- NICE guideline for epilepsy treatment (UK)
- Why do my drugs look different
- Keeping a seizure diary
- Visiting your doctor
Other types of treatment for epilepsy
Epilepsy Helpline
- UK freephone 0808 800 5050
- International +44 113 210 8850
- Email: helpline@epilepsy.org.uk
- Txt msg: 07797 805 390 info
Epilepsy Action blog
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