Epilepsy

10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor about...

Epilepsy

1. What causes epilepsy? Will I have it for the rest of my life?

2. Can seizures cause brain damage?

3. Do I have to stop driving?

4. Who should I tell about my epilepsy?

5. What medications treat epilepsy?

6. How long will it take for this medication to start working? For how long will I need to take the medication?

7. What are the side effects of this medication? What can I do if this medication doesn’t work for me or the side effects bother me?

8. What other steps can I take to help keep my epilepsy under control?

9. Do you have experience treating epilepsy?

10. How do I reach you in an emergency?

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