Epilepsy
10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor about...
Epilepsy
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What causes epilepsy? Will I have it for the rest of my life?
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Can seizures cause brain damage?
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Do I have to stop driving?
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Who should I tell about my epilepsy?
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What medications treat epilepsy?
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How long will it take for this medication to start working? For how long will I need to take the medication?
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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?
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What other steps can I take to help keep my epilepsy under control?
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Do you have experience treating epilepsy?
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How do I reach you in an emergency?
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View SourceEpilepsy affects as many people as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and cerebral palsy combined. It creates an estimated $15.5 billion in medical costs and lost earnings and production each year.
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