Epilepsy is a chronic brain disease clinically characterized by recurrent seizures. The treatment of epilepsy is based on medication, and if medication is ineffective, surgery can be considered. There is no such thing as the “fastest way”, and it is recommended that you follow your doctor’s instructions and standardize your treatment.
Common medications for epilepsy include traditional antiepileptic drugs and newer antiepileptic drugs. Traditional antiepileptic drugs include phenytoin sodium, carbamazepine, valproate, etc. Newer antiepileptic drugs such as oxcarbazepine, levetiracetam, pregabalin, etc. are also available. The medication needs to be chosen by the doctor according to the type of seizure, the magnitude of side effects and other factors.
In addition, when using antiepileptic drugs, patients should follow the principle of starting with a small dose and gradually increasing the dose, not to increase or decrease the dose of drugs without authorization, and should also closely observe the side effects of drugs.
For those who have not had a good effect of medication for a long time, surgical treatment can be considered, such as anterior temporal lobectomy, hemispherectomy, and so on.
Patients with epilepsy can generally get their symptoms under control after active treatment. Patients should take medication as prescribed by the doctor and undergo regular review.