Seizure diaries — In some patients, it may be helpful to have them carefully record seizures, along with other relevant information, including dietary changes, timing of medication intake of both AEDs and other drugs, amount and quality of sleep, and menstrual cycle changes. This may serve to improve compliance and may also help in identifying precipitants, such as hormonal changes associated with the menstrual cycle. (See "Catamenial epilepsy".)