Epileptic seizures can be difficult to treat (epilepsy called drug-resistant).
Many anti-epileptic drugs are available. They will be selected according to the type of epilepsy and the age of the person. Associations of several anti-epileptic drugs may be required. However, it is not always easy to find the right balance to control seizures and avoid adverse effects of treatment with anti-epileptic (drowsiness or worsening of behavioural problems).
Other therapeutic may be proposed in combination with antiepileptic treatment in difficult cases (ketogenic diet, vagus nerve stimulation), but the effect is inconstant and varies from one person to another. The surgical treatment of certain brain lesions localized at the origin of the seizures, is sometimes possible and should be investigated in all cases by a team of expert of surgery of the epilepsies with
drug resistance.
Otherwise search the Plan of Atkins.