Conditions & Treatment

Oct 14, 2021

Medications to Avoid if You Have Epilepsy

If you have epilepsy and take medications, it is important to discuss the way your prescriptions might interact with other medicines.

By Lauren Fine, PA-C

Conditions & Treatment

Oct 14, 2021

The Symptoms of Epilepsy

Someone who has had two or more unprovoked seizures is said to have epilepsy, a disorder of recurrent episodes.

By Robin Davis, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Oct 7, 2021

What Is Epilepsy?

November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month, and there are a lot of questions that often surround this medical condition.

By Amer Awad, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Aug 2, 2021

How to Help Someone With Epilepsy

It's important to know the facts about epilepsy and seizures whether you suffer from them or know someone who does.

By Tiffany Eady, MD, PhD

Conditions & Treatment

Aug 5, 2021

Seizures and Epilepsy: Common Myths

There are still many misconceptions regarding epilepsy and seizures, including what causes a seizure and what treatment options are available.

By Fawad A. Khan, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Jul 19, 2021

Epilepsy Surgery: New Frontiers

For many patients, epilepsy can be controlled with medications. However, for those whose seizures cannot be controlled, there are some promising new surgical treatments that have become standard of care in the past five years.

By Lora Kahn, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Sep 4, 2020

Common Misconceptions About Epilepsy

Did you know that just staring into space can be considered a seizure?

Conditions & Treatment

Sep 4, 2020

Epilepsy Causes and Treatment: Ochsner's Innovative Approach

Eugene Ramsay, MD discusses epilepsy causes and treatment options.