Treatments
About 70% of people with epilepsy have their seizures controlled with medication.
The goal of epilepsy treatment is to prevent seizures.
Anti-seizure medication is the most common way to treat epilepsy. Different medications control different types of seizures, and a medication that helps one person may not be effective for someone else. About 70% of people with epilepsy have their seizures controlled with medication.
In some cases, epilepsy surgery offers the possibility of a reduction or complete elimination of the seizures. Other non-drug treatments include specialized diets and nerve stimulation. It’s important to remember that everyone responds differently to treatment, so a person with epilepsy should discuss their care with their physician before making any changes to their treatment.