Your questions answered
Below are a number of frequently asked questions about epilepsy and ant-seizure medications (ASMs) for children and young people.
FAQs about anti-seizure medications
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Anti-seizure medication
Explore anti-seizure medications, their types, side effects, and tips for effective use. Find resources and support for managing epilepsy.
Anti-seizure medication, contraception, and pregnancy
Learn how anti-seizure medications affect contraception and pregnancy. Find guidance and support for managing epilepsy during these crucial times.
Treating generalised tonic-clonic seizures
Learn about generalised tonic-clonic seizures, their causes, symptoms, and treatment options. Find support and resources for managing this condition.
Treating focal onset seizures
Learn about focal onset seizures, their causes, symptoms, and management. Find support and resources for managing this type of epilepsy.
Treating absence seizures
Explore information about anti-seizure medication options for treating absence seizures and co-occurring seizure types with Young Epilepsy’s guidance.
Treating myoclonic seizures
Explore anti-seizure medications for treating myoclonic seizures, including single and add-on options to help manage symptoms effectively.
Treating tonic or atonic seizures
Learn about single and add-on anti-seizure medications used to treat tonic or atonic seizures on Young Epilepsy’s resource page.
Deep brain stimulation for epilepsy
This page explains deep brain stimulation, a treatment for adults with uncontrollable seizures who can't be helped by medication or other surgeries.
Nerve stimulation for epilepsy
Learn about vagus and trigeminal nerve stimulation for young people with epilepsy, a treatment for those with frequent, drug-resistant seizures.
Neurosurgery for epilepsy
Explore neurosurgery for epilepsy, its benefits, risks, and procedures. Find support and resources for managing epilepsy through surgical options.
Ketogenic diet for epilepsy
Learn about ketogenic, modified Atkins, and low glycaemic index diets for epilepsy treatment, improving seizure control for some children.
Cannabis-based anti-seizure medications
Learn about cannabis-based anti-seizure medication, including its use in treating specific epilepsy syndromes and its potential benefits for patients.
Complementary therapies
Learn about complementary therapies for epilepsy, including homeopathy, aromatherapy, yoga, and more. Doctors do not recommend these treatments.
More information about epilepsy
Causes of epilepsy
Learn about the causes of epilepsy, including genetic, metabolic, unknown origins, and epilepsy in infants, from Young Epilepsy.
Epilepsy syndromes
Learn about common childhood and rare infancy epilepsy syndromes in this informative guide from Young Epilepsy.
Epileptic seizures
Understand epileptic seizures, their types, causes, and management. Find resources and support for living with epilepsy.
Diagnosing epilepsy
Find out how epilepsy is diagnosed, what to expect at your first appointment, and how to get the right support for children and young people.
Treatments for epilepsy
Explore various epilepsy treatments, including medication, surgery, and dietary options. Find resources and support for managing epilepsy effectively.
Common co-occurring conditions
Explore common co-occurring conditions like autism, ADHD and dyspraxia in children with epilepsy, and how to recognise and support them early.
Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP)
Learn about SUDEP, who is at risk, and how to reduce the chances of epilepsy-related death in children and young people through safety and support.