Medication is required for some time after surgery. Attitudes of others, incorrect information and the person's own feelings of helplessness, guilt, frustration, resentment, embarrassment and anger are all very real. The drugs must be taken exactly as prescribed. Dosage and regime is different for each person. Most other commonly prescribed drugs can be taken quite safely with anti-epileptic drugs.
All drugs have side effects.
Some of the known side effects of certain aed's include fatigue, dizziness, irritability, double vision, nausea, rashes, tremors and gum swelling. Refer to our page on Medication . Sudden death may occur, however risks appear to be negligible for those whose epilepsy is well controlled. Research is in place and there is a commitment to find any relevant information to explain this phenomenon. Remain with the person having the seizure, to protect and reassure them.