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](/departments/neurology/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](/departments/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…