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).

Having epilepsy does not necessarily mean that starting a family will be any more difficult for you than for anyone else. However, it may mean that you have a few more things to consider before, ...

Sometimes a person with epilepsy dies suddenly for no obvious reason. Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) is rare and there may be some things you can do to reduce your risk. About SUDEP For ...

Starting a family Having epilepsy does not necessarily mean that starting a family will be any more difficult for you than for anyone else. However, it may mean that you have a few more things to ...

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 ...

Having a good night’s sleep can be important for everyone. Research suggests that getting good sleep, and dreaming, can help our brains create meaning from the day’s experiences, and help strengthen ...

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 ...

Vagus Nerve Stimulation therapy (VNS Therapy) is a treatment for drug-resistant epilepsy that involves a stimulator (or 'pulse generator') which is connected, inside the body, to the left vagus nerve ...

Eating a healthy, balanced diet is an important part of maintaining good health and can help you feel your best. This may reduce the risk of seizures for some people with epilepsy. How does diet ...

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 ...

Different epilepsies are due to many different underlying causes. The causes can be complex, and sometimes hard to identify. A person might start having seizures because they have one or more of the ...