Many people with seizures are able to control them with medication. However, if you try at least two anti-seizure medications and they do not lead to you being seizure-free, you may have drug-resistant epilepsy. This is also sometimes called uncontrolled epilepsy or refractory epilepsy.
Some reasons for drug-resistant seizures include:
- An incorrect diagnosis
- Incorrect treatments for your type of seizure
- Lifestyle factors or other triggers
- Some seizures just don't respond to medications
If you have drug-resistant epilepsy, a comprehensive seizure center such as BMC can help you find a treatment that works for you.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
department
Epilepsy Program
A an accredited Level 4 Epilepsy Center providing epilepsy diagnosis and treatment for children and adults within the Department of Neurology.
department
Neurology
A department providing specialized evaluation and treatment for a wide range of brain and nerve conditions, including stroke, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, headaches, memory loss…