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New safety measures for valproate

… are now in place to reduce the risk of harms from the anti-seizure medicine valproate. Valproate also has the following … Episenta, Epival, Sodium Valproate, Syonell, Belvo and Dyzantil. For some people, valproate may be the most suitable …

Emotional wellbeing

… disorder include: Adolescence Taking more than one anti-seizure medication (and their subsequent side effects) Poor seizure control Temporal and frontal lobe epilepsy Family …

Public Statement from Coalition of Epilepsy Organisations

… of proposals that could have an impact on access to the anti-seizure medication valproate. It is vital that anyone taking … the safeguarding of life and towards research. In the meantime, we have advised all people with epilepsy not to stop …

Epilepsy syndromes

… have will help healthcare professionals decide on the right anti-seizure medication, as well as other treatments and … It can also be useful for understanding:  Whether your seizures are likely to be controlled  Whether there are …

Epileptic seizures

… … Use this section to learn about epileptic seizures. Find out what a seizure is, how to recognise different types of epileptic … can make a seizure more likely to happen, such as missing anti-seizure medication and not getting enough sleep . Being …

Brain surgery for epilepsy (neurosurgery)

… 2. Lamberink HJ, Otte WM, Blümcke I, et al. Seizure outcome and use of antiepileptic drugs after epilepsy surgery according to … which has not responded well to at least two different anti-seizure medications (meds) , your doctor may send …

Behaviour

… Here, we cover the causes and outline some strategies for anticipating and addressing them.  Causes of behavioural … in behaviour in the minutes, hours or even days before a seizure. This is known as the prodrome stage, where the … activity  Seizures and related factors   Side effects of anti-seizure medications Potential behavioural difficulties …

For health professionals

… Ltd has produce the latest version of the guide to anti-seizure medicines booklet and poster. … We know epilepsy … to families … Resources for … Tools you can use in clinic … Anti-seizure medicines booklet … Support beyond clinical …

Keeping accurate seizure records

… Guide for Schools … Information for schools about epilepsy anti-seizure medications and other epilepsy treatments. … … epilepsy seizures … Information for schools about epilepsy anti-seizure medications and other epilepsy treatments … …