You may see epilepsy described in two ways. The type of epilepsy describes what has caused the seizures to start, and which part of the brain is affected during a seizure. For example, in the term ...

Our step-by-step guide to the recovery position shows you how to help someone recover after a tonic clonic seizure. These steps should be followed once the shaking has stopped. We send monthly ...

Here is a list of anti-seizure medication (ASM), previously called anti-epileptic drugs or AEDs. Each medication listed includes a link to information about what type of seizures the ASMs are used for ...

A late-stage study has shown promising results for the effectiveness of fenfluramine in people with an ultra-rare form of epilepsy - CDKL5 deficiency disorder (CDD).

Whether to drink alcohol or take recreational drugs is a personal choice, but it is worth knowing the possible effects they could have on your epilepsy. Alcohol or recreational drugs can cause ...

For some people, certain situations can trigger (set off) a seizure. Common triggers include lack of sleep, stress, alcohol, and not taking their prescribed anti-seizure medication (ASM). Triggers don ...

Deborah Bourne joined the Epilepsy Society as Fundraising and Marketing Director in December 2024 and will be working with us until December 2025. Deborah will be leading our fundraising activities ...

Epilepsy is often misunderstood with different facts and myths surrounding the condition despite over 600,000 people in the UK having epilepsy. We want to dispel the many myths that still exist and ...

Most people with a diagnosis of epilepsy will take anti-seizure medication (ASM) to stop their seizures from happening. Although generally epilepsy cannot be ‘cured’, for most people, seizures can be ...

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