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At the moment, there isn’t a cure for epilepsy. However, many people with epilepsy have their seizures controlled with anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs). This is the most common way to treat epilepsy.

Taking AEDs

AEDs usually have to be taken every day to work properly. It’s important to take your AEDs exactly as your doctor’s prescribed them. You might find it helpful to ask your doctor or epilepsy specialist in advance, what to do if you accidentally miss a dose of your AEDs.

Young womanWhat about side effects?

AEDS can have side effects, but it’s worth remembering that these are only possible, in some cases very rare, and won’t affect everyone who takes the drug. If you think you might be having side effects from your AEDs, talk to your doctor or epilepsy specialist.

Will I have to take AEDs for the rest of my life?

After being seizure free on AEDs for a few years, some people might want to talk to their doctor or epilepsy specialist about coming off medication. Some people might prefer to keep taking their AEDs.

It’s important not to stop taking your AEDs without support and information from your doctor as this could trigger a seizure. You should always talk to your doctor or epilepsy specialist before making any changes to your medication. They can advise you about how to reduce or withdraw your AEDs safely.

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I was recently put down on my medication and in two months they were ging to take me of it because i have been fit free for two and a half years.But on the 16 August i had a episode at my fathers he didnt no what to do and on the way home i was sick which has never happened to me before!!
If anyone has any info let me know!

Submitted by amber on 25 August, 2009 - 09:36.

hey ive been diagnosed with epilepsy for 4yrs now and im finding it hard to come to terms with.
my parents are very over protective of me and it sometimes gets annoying.
i know my parents care for me alot and appreciate it.
ive had so many fits and i hate it.
my doctor still hasnt found the right medication, it took them a year to find out what was happening to me.
when i was first diagnosed i didnt know how to react i guess i was really shocked.
im still finding it hard i cant do as much as i would like to i cant be like a normal teenager as i have so many restrictions to doing activitys that i like. its so frustrating.

Submitted by rhi-lee on 11 December, 2009 - 14:03.

my brother suffers from epilepsy since he was 7 years old and he is now 29. He has tried all sort of anti-epileptic drugs and it seem not doing any good. Throughout these long years he also developed kidney failure and he's doing dyalisis. As his older sister i have been doing a lot of research related to epilepsy and i encounter this new treatment which is fetal stem cell. i'd like to have some advice about it.you
Thank

Submitted by nadia on 8 February, 2010 - 16:07.