Epilepsy Health Center
Treatment & Care
Medications for epilepsy are mainstays in controlling epileptic seizures. But surgical procedures are another dimension in treatment. Learn about your options.
Treatment
Learn more about drugs used to treat epilepsy here.
This is one of the oldest treatments for epilepsy, and helps lessen seizures.
Biofeedback, melatonin, and large vitamin doses can help. Read on.
This technique is an excellent way to gain control over epilepsy seizures. Keep an open mind – and read on.
Learn about the different kinds of surgery used to treat epilepsy.
Learn the risks and benefits of this epilepsy surgery.
Care
Here are tips on taking epilepsy medications.
To prevent injuries during a seizure, these tips will help.
Steer clear of risks when you take one or more medications for epilepsy.
Has it been awhile since you’ve had a seizure? Talk to your doctor about stopping medication.
If you have epilepsy, you may have concerns about getting pregnant or using birth control. Read on.
Caring for your epileptic child.
Women's Interest
Important Safety Information
Vimpat (lacosamide) is a medicine that is used with other medicines to treat partial onset seizures in patients 17 years of age and older with epilepsy. Vimpat is generally well-tolerated, but may not be for everyone. Ask your doctor if Vimpat is right for you. Antiepileptic drugs, including Vimpat, may cause suicidal thoughts or actions in a very small number of people, about 1 in 500. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have new or worsening symptoms of depression, any unusual changes in mood or behavior, or suicidal thoughts, behavior, or thoughts about self harm that you have never had before or may be worse than before. Please see additional patient information in the Medication Guide at the end of the full prescribing information. This information does not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider about your condition or your treatment. Please see additional Patient Safety Information
