What are the different treatment options for epilepsy?
Treatments include:
- medicines called anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs)
- surgery to remove a small part of the brain that’s causing the seizures.
- a procedure to put a small electrical device inside the body that can help control seizures.
- a special diet (ketogenic diet) that can help control seizures.
Can epilepsy be medically treated?
Today, most epilepsy is treated with medication. Drugs do not cure epilepsy, but they can often control seizures very well. About 80% of people with epilepsy today have their seizures controlled by medication at least some of the time.
What is the first aid treatment for epilepsy?
Epileptic seizure first aid
- Stay calm and remain with the person.
- If they have food or fluid in their mouth, roll them onto their side immediately.
- Keep them safe and protect them from injury.
- Place something soft under their head and loosen any tight clothing.
- Reassure the person until they recover.
How do hospitals treat seizures?
Emergency treatment usually involves IV (or oral medication in some people) medication such as lorazepam; other drugs may also be utilized with this drug type (phenytoin or fosphenytoin). Treatment is needed to begin soon as continual seizures lasting 20-30 min. may result in damage to the brain.
What is the most common seizure medication?
What are the most common seizure medications?
- valproic acid (Depakene, Depakote),
- lamotrigine (Lamictal), and.
- topiramate (Topamax).
What should nurse do during seizure?
If he has a seizure, stay with him to protect him from injury and observe seizure activity. If he’s in a chair or out of bed, ease him to the floor. If he’s in bed, remove the pillows, raise the side rails, and put the bed in a flat position. Loosen any restrictive clothing.