Preventing seizures involves taking your medication on time, sleeping 7–9 hours per night, managing stress, and avoiding known triggers like flashing lights or alcohol.

If you’ve tried two appropriate medications without seizure control, you may have treatment-resistant epilepsy. Advanced therapies like surgery or neurostimulators may help.

Keep a seizure diary, note down your triggers, and share concerns about the medication. Ask about side effects, new therapies, and how to improve seizure control. Already made your decision? Talk to a doctor now.

During an epileptic seizure attack, avoid putting anything in the person’s mouth, including any object or fluid, as they can choke on it and die. Notice if their breathing is normal; try to calm them by talking, and once the seizure is over, help them lie in the recovery position. Moreover, taking your antiepileptic medications regularly can help reduce the frequency of the seizures.

Epilepsy can be managed with better lifestyle choices like stress management, eating a ketogenic diet, acupuncture, and herbal remedies. However, the best way is to get medical treatment to ensure your safety. Get a consultation at Your Doctors Online to continue your epilepsy treatment.

Pediatric epilepsy can be treated with mild to moderate anticonvulsants, deep brain stimulators, responsive neurotransmitters, or brain surgery. These medications and medical devices are used according to the severity of the condition. Seeing a specialist may be the best way to manage epilepsy in children. 

Anti-seizure medications can cause side effects like fatigue, dizziness, mood changes, or weight gain. In rare cases, serious reactions may occur. Surgical or device-based treatments also carry risks like infection or complications. Always discuss potential risks and benefits with your doctor.

You should only stop epilepsy medication under medical supervision. If you’ve been seizure-free for 2 or more years, your doctor may consider gradually tapering off the medication, depending on your seizure type and history.

People with epilepsy need consistent medical care, reliable access to medication, emotional support, and a safe environment that minimizes seizure triggers.

Lack of sleep is one of the most common seizure triggers. Other triggers include stress, missed medications, alcohol, flashing lights, and illness.

Highly processed foods, excess sugar, and alcohol may affect seizure control in some people. Those on a ketogenic diet must avoid high-carb foods. Always follow your doctor’s dietary recommendations.

Taking medications on time, managing stress, maintaining regular sleep, and avoiding known triggers can help. Some benefit from dietary changes or support groups.

Low-risk activities like walking, swimming with supervision, yoga, and light aerobic exercise can be beneficial. Always consult a doctor before starting new activities.

Stick to your medication schedule, get enough sleep, manage stress, limit alcohol, and avoid flashing lights or other personal triggers.

Stay calm, time the seizure, keep them safe from injury, and gently roll them onto their side once the seizure ends. Don’t put anything in their mouth. Call emergency services if the seizure lasts more than 5 minutes.

They need consistent treatment, education about managing epilepsy, a strong support system, and a safe environment tailored to their needs.