Others may be new medications available only in the United States. If you're a candidate for investigational drug therapy, your doctor will talk to you about any medications that would be appropriate for you to consider. Another option is the Ketogenic diet, which has been used with limited success, primarily for children. The diet consists mainly of fats, with very little protein and carbohydrates. The diet is difficult to prepare and will not work unless followed exactly.
Some people have a hard time following the diet because of their food preferences .
The diet is not without risks. The Penn Epilepsy Center does not offer this treatment.