Medication
Some triggers can be easily managed if you are aware of them, e.g. by taking antiepileptic medication at the right dose and at the right time.
Even missing one dose of medication can sometimes lead to a seizure and stopping medication all together can be very dangerous.
Read more about antiepileptic medication
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Young Epilepsy is the operating name of The National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy (NCYPE).