Treatment: Medication
Anti-seizure drugs are the most common treatment for epilepsy. If medication is not successful at first, your doctor may adjust the dosage or switch to a different drug. About two-thirds of people with epilepsy become seizure-free by taking their medication regularly.
Treatment: Ketogenic Diet
When followed carefully, a ketogenic diet can eliminate or nearly eliminate seizures in a third of children with epilepsy who try it. The diet is very high in fat and low in carbs, a combination that makes the body burn fat instead of sugar. This creates changes in the brain that reduce or eliminate seizures. It's a very strict diet that is created by a dietitian and monitored by a medical team. It may be recommended when medications fail or cause unacceptable side effects.