Each state's motor vehicle administration has regulations stating what minimal period of freedom from seizures is required before you are allowed to drive. You should avoid working from heights or around dangerous machinery and under water. Showering is recommended instead of tub bathing because of the risk of drowning during a seizure. If you are in a pool or lake, others around you should be aware of your seizures and be attentive to you while you are in the water. There should be someone present who can rescue you and perform first aid in the event of a seizure.
Anticonvulsants are the main form of treatment for epilepsy.
There are a number of anticonvulsant drugs. The right drug, used in the right way, can be very effective in treating seizures. It is important that you take the medication daily in order to maintain a constant level in the blood. After starting an anticonvulsant, a blood test is done to measure the amount of drug in your blood stream. If the level is too low, you may be at risk for seizures.