What is epilepsy?
Epilepsy is a condition that causes seizures. Your seizures can be serious but vary from person to person. There's treatment available to help you manage them.
Epilepsy
Tips, advice and support to help you manage the symptoms of epilepsy
Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes seizures
If you live with epilepsy or care for someone who does, our pharmacist-approved resources can help you understand how to manage your daily life and the symptoms of the condition.
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Treating the symptoms of epilepsy
Epilepsy is a lifelong condition. You will need treatment to manage the symptoms. Learn what options are available and the considerations you might have to make to manage your daily life.
How can I get my epilepsy prescription?
You can get your epilepsy prescriptions delivered to your door for free using Well's prescription delivery service. Find out more and sign up here.
Get support at your nearest Well
Head into your local pharmacy to get advice from our clinically-trained team. It doesn't matter if you need support with using a medicine, booking an appointment or getting to grips with your prescription, our team is here to help.
Advice and information for people living with epilepsy, including a freephone helpline.
Information and support for people living with epilepsy.
Information about epilepsy, including a list of local services for people who live in Wales.
Information about epilepsy, including information about diagnosis and treatment.
- Epilepsy. nhs.uk. Published October 23, 2017. Accessed March 16, 2021. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/epilepsy/
- What is epilepsy? | Epilepsy Action. Accessed March 16, 2021. http://www.epilepsy.org.uk/info/what-is-epilepsy
Published: October 2022
Next review: October 2025
Reviewer: Mital Thakrar, Pharmacist
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