Epilepsy

Epilepsy is one of the most common disorders of the nervous system.
It affects people of all ages, races, and ethnic backgrounds.
More than 2.7 million Americans of all ages are living with epilepsy.
Every year, 181,000 Americans will develop seizures and epilepsy for the first time.
It can develop at any time of life, especially in early childhood and old age.

First Aid

Stay calm. Make the person comfortable. Do not hold down or put anything in their mouth. Seizures normally end naturally. More…

Medications

A guide to antiepilepsy medications includes uses, dosages, side effects, interactions, and latest news.
Special Report on Generic Substitutions

Epilepsy and Mood Disorders

Many people with epilepsy experience disagreeable changes in their emotions, and the link between mood disorders and epilepsy has been observed for more than 2,000 years.

Find a Doctor

Ask The Epilepsy Resource Center

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» First Aid
» Epilepsy 101
» Talking to Your Doctor
» How Medicines Work
» Complex Partial Seizures
» Seizure Classifications

Experts in Epilepsy

» Steve Schachter, MD on Herbal Treatments
» John Barry, MD on Mood Disorders
» Giuseppe Erba, MD on Photosensitivity
» Mark Yerby, MD on Pregnancy

Select Articles from Epilepsy and Behavior

The Epilepsy Foundation and the journal 'Epilepsy and Behavior' have formed a unique partnership to provide full journal articles.