Know your SEIZURE treatment options
There are different seizure treatments for different needs
You can help prevent yourself from having certain types of seizures, or help stop them if they occur, with different types of treatment:
Daily anti-seizure
medications
Immediate-use
seizure medications*
*Also called rescue medications. Immediate-use seizure medications are used to treat episodes of frequent seizures, which are seizures that occur more often (2 or more in a day) or that last longer than your typical seizure pattern.
Each type of seizure treatment is taken at a specific time and for a specific purpose
†Not all people know or have these.
Not all types of seizure treatment may be right for you. Discuss your options with your healthcare provider and only take prescribed medications as directed.
HELPING HAND
It’s important to be as prepared as possible. Talk with your healthcare provider about options for medications in your seizure management plan.
Get to know different types of SEIZURE treatment
Daily anti-seizure medications
- These medications are the foundation of a seizure management plan and are taken to prevent as many seizures as possible
- There are many different daily anti-seizure medications approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Even while taking their daily dose of anti-seizure medication, up to
2 IN 5
people may continue to experience seizures
HELPING HAND
If you have to switch your daily anti-seizure medication, an immediate-use seizure medication may be important to have on hand while you see if your new daily medication is right for you.
Immediate-use seizure medications
- These medications are used to help stop episodes of frequent seizures, which are active or oncoming seizures that are happening more often (2 or more in a day) or that last longer
- Because these medications need to get to the brain fast, they are not swallowed; instead, they may be given:
- Through the nose (intranasally)
- Via the rectum (intrarectally)
- Between the gums and cheek (buccally)
~4 IN 5
healthcare providers recommend taking an immediate-use seizure medication for episodes of frequent seizures‡
DID you know…
Several seizures can happen within a day. Your healthcare provider may refer to 2 or more seizures in a day as “episodes of frequent seizures” or “seizure clusters.”
‡These results are from a survey of 339 healthcare professionals (neurologists and epileptologists).
It’s important to find the right seizure treatments for you.
Download a free set of appointment talking points to help you discuss your needs with your healthcare provider.
