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For some people, certain situations can trigger (set off) a seizure. Common triggers include lack of sleep, stress, alcohol, and not taking their prescribed anti-seizure medication (ASM). Triggers don ...

Most people with a diagnosis of epilepsy will take anti-seizure medication (ASM) to stop their seizures from happening. Although generally epilepsy cannot be ‘cured’, for most people, seizures can be ...

Our step-by-step guide to the recovery position shows you how to help someone recover after a tonic clonic seizure. These steps should be followed once the shaking has stopped. We send monthly ...

A list of anti-seizure medication (ASM), previously called anti-epileptic drugs or AEDs, with links to information.

Having epilepsy does not necessarily mean that starting a family will be any more difficult than for anyone else. However, it may mean that you have a few more things to consider before, during, and ...

In these challenging times, charities rely on donations to ensure vital services for our beneficiaries can continue. If you can spare a donation you will be helping to ensure we continue to support ...

Epilepsy varies greatly and affects everyone differently. If you or someone you know has epilepsy, you may find it helpful to learn more. Here are some basic facts about epilepsy and where to get more ...

Whether to drink alcohol or take recreational drugs is a personal choice, but it is worth knowing the possible effects they could have on your epilepsy. Alcohol or recreational drugs can cause ...

In focal aware seizures (FAS) or 'epilepsy auras', previously called simple partial seizures, a person is conscious and will often know something is happening.

Sometimes a person with epilepsy dies suddenly for no obvious reason. Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) is rare and there may be some things you can do to reduce your risk. About SUDEP For ...

Absence seizures are more common in children than in adults, and can happen very frequently. Typical absences During a typical absence the person becomes blank and unresponsive for a few seconds. They ...