Rescue Therapies for Epilepsy

Many people take seizures medicines to prevent seizures. But some people with epilepsy also need rescue therapies. These medicines are used when there is a change in your usual seizure pattern. They can help prevent or stop seizures and keep you out of the emergency room. Watch this video for more information about when to use a rescue medicines, what types are available, and how to use them.
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[@shahnazshehzad257]

It was good to know about rescue therapies.

[@HopeAndSunshine]

Our daughter's rescue meds have been most effective for her. We don't use them often, but when she has a seizure that isn't slowing down after 5 minutes, or when she has a cluster of about 5 seizures within an hour, her rescue meds have been very helpful.

[@brendagarner6129]

WHAT BOUT THE ADULTS THAT HAVE SEIZURES! I HAVE HAD SEIZURES ALL MI LIFE! IT'S SEEMS ALL U DO IS KIDS THIS KIDS THAT! U LEAVE ADULTS OUTS! PLEASE INCLUDE ADULTS! THANK U!✝️🙏🕊️😁👒

[@kgaccount]

Have you donated money to companies dedicated to discover more promising, safe and efficacious AEDs? Just wondering. How has your organization helped to fund cures or most efficacious treatments for people with epilepsy? Or do you just talk about epilepsy and epilepsy drugs? The time to talk is over. We need results.