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… have seen previous disruptions in the supply of essential anti-seizure medications, and we know this can have serious … for epilepsy.   If you are worried about your supply of anti-seizure medications or are having difficulty getting …

… section of the guide … Young Epilepsy Guide for Schools … Seizures, related factors and anti-seizure medications can affect a young person … experience due to seizures, seizure-related factors and anti-seizure medications.  You’ll also find information …

… options.   In a small number of children with SeLECTS, the anti-seizure medications carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine and … learning and understanding).  For some children taking anti-seizure medication for SeLECTS, there may be a slight …

… A good seizure description can help everyone to recognise what … Seizure patterns  Changes in behaviour  Changes in anti-seizure medication   School staff could include a … Written permission from you and the headteacher for any anti-seizure medication to be given to your child during the …

… will be taken away. They can reapply if they haven’t had a seizure for at least a year.  If they’ve had a seizure because their doctor changed or reduced their anti-seizure medication, they can reapply when:  The seizure … may also become more concerned about the side effects of anti-seizure medications.  Also, they’re more likely to be …

… by or concerned about self-limited epilepsy with autonomic seizures (SeLEAS), including parents and carers. On this … For these reasons, many children with SeLEAS will not need anti-seizure medication.   However, anti-seizure medication may be prescribed if your child is …

… off my medication, I am really anxious about it because my seizures are under control now and the thought of having one … agreed with your doctor. It's really important to take your anti-seizure medication as prescribed as this reduces the … please speak to your doctor. Learn more about stopping anti-seizure medication . Here’s what our community said:  …

… who don’t have epilepsy. Reasons for this can include: Seizures and the impact they have such as feeling tired or losing concentration. Side effects of anti-seizure medication such as a lack of energy or … as feeling tired or losing concentration. Side effects of anti-seizure medication such as a lack of energy or …

… three months prior to conception compared with men on other antiseizure medicines.    In the study, around 5 children in 100 … lamotrigine or levetiracetam around conception (two other anti-seizure medicines). This risk is much smaller than the …