NEXT UP: Our 1st Community Spotlight featuring Team Gabriella & The Epilepsy Road Warriors The team at EFMNY would like to thank you for your questions! After each post, we’ll post answers from our experts to the most frequently … Continued
How soon should medications be changed? The typical rule of thumb is that medications should be switched if they are ineffective. Once a person has been on the appropriate medication for their type of seizures, and has reached the appropriate … Continued
NEXT UP: Part II of “Switching Seizure Medications” by Patricia McGoldrick, NP, MPA, MSN The team at EFMNY would like to thank you for your questions! After each post, we’ll post answers from our experts to the most frequently … Continued
When should you consider switching medications? There are two circumstances when one should consider changing medications, when the medication is not completely effective in stopping seizures, and when the medication is producing unacceptable side effects. Cost of a medication may … Continued
NEXT UP: Part I of “Switching Seizure Medications” by Dr. Fred Lado The team at EFMNY would like to thank you for your questions! After each post, we’ll post answers from our experts to the most frequently asked questions we … Continued
Treatment If in fact an evaluation has been made that confirms your seizure type has changed you may need to change medications. If you are now having seizures when they had previously been controlled it may mean that the medication … Continued