Your doctor has chosen the medication based on physical condition and type of seizure disorder. It is very important that the medication is taken regularly and according to the schedule.
Remember that the anticonvulsant medications given will not cure the epilepsy. But it will, in most cases, reduce the number and severity of seizures. Sometimes, complete control of seizures can be attained. Do not stop medication or cut down on the amount taken, even if seizure–free for an extended period. Only the doctor is in a position to decide when and if to change the medication schedule.
Do not be overly concerned if a single dose is missed. If the medication has been taken regularly there should be no problem. Ensure that the next dose is at the proper time. If you have a problem remembering when the medication is to be given, it helps to prepare all the daily doses beforehand in small paper cups or in a 'dosette' marked with the times the doses are to be taken. Be sure to keep the medication out of reach of children.
Your doctor may have already given you a Seizure Record Chart – however if not, please use the one below to record your seizures.
| 1. | On the lines next to the letter, write down the types of seizure experienced. Write only one type on each line.
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| 2. | Write
down on the calendar the letter (A,B,C, etc) that corresponds
to the seizure had on that day. If experiencing more than
one type of seizure, write those that happened at that
time. |
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| 3. | Next
to each letter write the number of times the seizure happened,
what time the seizures occurred and about how long it
lasted. |
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| 4. | If
there was something that might have affected the seizures,
write it down under the other information in the square.
Examples: missed medication, fever, colds, other medicines, overtired, slept poorly, menstruation, etc. Examples:
Make sure you fill in the box every day. |
This information provided by the Epilepsy Association of South Australia and Northern Territory Inc on the Internet is designed to provide basic information about epilepsy. It is not intended, nor does it constitute medical or other professional advice. Diagnosis and advice on medical care or other assessments should be sought from a medical practitioner or suitably qualified professional.
