Absence seizures (previously called petit-mal) - Epilepsy Society
WEBMar 15, 2020 · Typical absences. During a typical absence the person becomes blank and unresponsive for a few seconds. They may appear to be 'daydreaming'. The seizures may not be noticed because they are brief. The person may stop what they are doing, look blank and stare, or their eyelids might blink or flutter. They will not respond to what is happening ...
List of anti-seizure medication - Epilepsy Society
WEBFeb 23, 2020 · Here is a list of anti-seizure medication (ASM), previously called anti-epileptic drugs or AEDs, with links to information about what type of seizures they are used for, doses, and possible side effects from either the British National Formulary (BNF), British National Formulary for Children (BNFC), the electronic Medicines Compendium (eMC) or the National Institute for Health and Care ...
Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) Therapy - Epilepsy Society
WEBFeb 23, 2020 · Vagus Nerve Stimulation therapy is a treatment for epilepsy that involves a stimulator (or 'pulse generator') which is connected, inside the body, to the left vagus nerve in the neck. The stimulator sends regular, mild electrical stimulations through this nerve to help calm down the irregular electrical brain activity that leads to seizures.
Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP)
WEBFeb 23, 2020 · SUDEP is when someone who has epilepsy dies suddenly and no other cause of death can be found. There are over 600,000 people with epilepsy in the UK. Approximately 1 in 1,000 people with epilepsy, lose their lives to (SUDEP) every year. The percentage of the population affected by SUDEP is …
What is epilepsy? | Epilepsy Society
WEBMar 15, 2020 · Epilepsy - an introduction. Epilepsy is a neurological condition where there is a tendency to have seizures that start in the brain. Not all seizures are due to epilepsy. Other conditions that can look like epilepsy include fainting, or when people with diabetes have low blood sugar and have a diabetic seizure.
Medication updates - Epilepsy Society
WEBJun 6, 2024 · UPDATE 2 August 2023. Novartis says they are now able to supply both Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal®) 300mg and 600mg tablets. If anyone is experiencing supply issues, they should ask their pharmacist to call Novartis Customer Care team on 0845 741 9442. This information relates to England, Scotland and Wales.
Downloadable leaflets and factsheets | Epilepsy Society
WEBAug 18, 2020 · After a first seizure (PDF 658KB) - Anyone can have a single seizure at some point in their life.For some people this can be a frightening and upsetting event. Alcohol, drugs and epilepsy (PDF 837KB) - The effects of consuming alcohol and drugs. Anti-seizure Medication (PDF 1067KB) - An introduction to anti-seizure medication. Carers (PDF 680KB) - Being a carer for someone with epilepsy: what ...
Anti-seizure medication (ASM) - Epilepsy Society
WEBFeb 23, 2020 · ASM is a type of medication that aims to stop seizures from happening. It does not stop a seizure once it has started and it cannot cure epilepsy. Some medications are taken as a ‘course of treatment’ to cure a condition, for example, taking a course of antibiotics for an infection. ASM is different: it is a preventative medication taken ...
Work and employment - Epilepsy Society
WEBMay 26, 2021 · Epilepsy is the tendency to have seizures that start in the brain. Over 600,000 people in the UK have epilepsy. However, up to 70% (7 in 10) of people with epilepsy could have their seizures controlled with the right medication. There are many types of seizure. In some types, the person loses consciousness and jerks and shakes.
Seizure triggers - Epilepsy Society
WEBMar 15, 2020 · Common triggers include lack of sleep, stress, alcohol, and not taking their prescribed anti-seizure medication (ASM). Triggers don’t cause epilepsy but they can make seizures more likely for a person with epilepsy. Possible seizure triggers include: a high temperature due to an infection or illness. This may be a common trigger for some ...