What should people with epilepsy pay attention to in their daily lives?

  The majority of patients with epilepsy can be effectively controlled after regular and reasonable use of antiepileptic drugs: please follow the doctor’s instructions and take the medication regularly, do not miss the medication or increase or decrease it on your own. When the effect is not good, please go to the hospital in time for follow-up and adjust the treatment plan according to medical advice.  2, daily life need to develop good habits: strictly forbidden to stay up late, regular work and rest; appropriate exercise, avoid strain, physical exertion, etc.  3, diet: normal meals, general food are no problem. Do not overeat, do not “big tonic”, such as turtle, ginseng, a lot of beef, mutton, etc.. Do not drink carbonated beverages and sweet drinks; do not drink strong tea, coffee, and other excitatory drinks; smoking and drinking are strictly prohibited.  4, strictly prohibit driving, climbing, near the water and other dangerous work: do not look at the computer, TV, cell phones for a long time, reduce the time to use the screen; do not play computer games, mahjong, poker, chess, etc. for a long time.  5, follow the doctor’s instructions for regular review: EEG, blood routine, liver function, kidney function, coagulation function, blood drug concentration, etc.  6. Prohibited drugs: penicillin, quinolones, metronidazole, tinidazole, and any drugs that are cautiously used or prohibited for epileptic patients as stated in the drug instructions should not be used. If you need to take other drugs at the same time, please make sure to consult your doctor.