{"id":73472,"date":"2026-01-19T10:08:27","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T17:08:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/?p=73472"},"modified":"2026-01-19T10:08:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T17:08:49","slug":"seizures-can-be-managed-with-proper-medication","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/seizures-can-be-managed-with-proper-medication\/","title":{"rendered":"Destigmatizing seizures: They can be managed with proper medication"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><figure id=\"attachment_73594\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-73594\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-73594\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/01\/10115551\/GettyImages-1385982402-man-pills-at-computer-tiny.webp\" alt=\"Many patients who have seizures or epilepsy can be treated with medication. Managing seizures through medication is vital to prevent injuries. Photo: Getty images.\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-73594\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Many patients who have seizures or epilepsy can be treated with medication. Managing seizures through medication is vital to prevent injuries. Photo: Getty images.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Experiencing a seizure, or watching a family member or friend suffer one, can be a frightening experience. The person may stiffen and shake, while in other cases they might display odd behavior such as having an altered awareness, repeatedly trying to complete a task or locking their gaze on an object.<\/p>\n<p>Neurologists want to take the fear and mystery away from seizures, and they urge patients and family members to educate themselves and seek the proper treatment, as living with seizures can be manageable with the correct medication.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s a tough diagnosis, but it\u2019s important to know that for many patients with seizures or epilepsy, it\u2019s typically a treatable condition,\u201d said <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/provider\/tracy-vargas-do\/\">Dr. Tracy Vargas<\/a>, a neurologist at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/uchealth-neurology-clinic-steamboat-springs\/\">UCHealth Neurology Clinic in Steamboat Springs<\/a>. \u201cIf it\u2019s well controlled, you can lead a normal life.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What causes seizures?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Seizures occur when there is a sudden change caused by altered electrical activity within the brain. They affect 8-10% of the population and account for up to 2% of all visits to the emergency department, with one-quarter of those being first-time seizure episodes. First-time seizures can occur at any age.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf it\u2019s a first-time seizure, don\u2019t just watch and wait,\u201d said Vargas. \u201cYou need to be evaluated by a neurologist. This is definitely a reason for an emergency visit.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-callout-box col-xs-12 col-sm-6 right\" style=\"background-color:#dce4e7; color:#2e3b44;\">\n<p>If you see someone having a seizure:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Call 911.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure they are in a safe space, roll them on their side and wait for help.<\/li>\n<li>Do not administer CPR.<\/li>\n<li>Afterward, the patient may be confused, tired and achy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>The medical <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/diseases-conditions\/epilepsy\/\">diagnosis of epilepsy<\/a> is given to a person if they have two or more unprovoked seizures over any given time period, with the mid-20s being the average age for the condition to appear.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Finding the correct treatment for seizures<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A person experiencing a seizure must be evaluated by a medical professional to determine its underlying cause and whether it was \u201cprovoked,\u201d meaning it was caused by external factors that could include sleep deprivation, alcohol, certain medications, an illness such as meningitis or as the result of an accident or head injury.<\/p>\n<p>If there are no provoking factors explaining a seizure, neurologists will conduct a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/scared-of-getting-an-mri-tips-for-coping-with-this-vital-diagnostic-tool\/\">brain MRI<\/a> and EEG to examine brain images and detect abnormal electrical activity. If all tests are normal, a \u201cwait-and-see approach\u201d is appropriate in most circumstances; however, there is a more than 30% chance that the person will have another seizure within five years, Vargas said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf there are abnormalities seen in the MRI or EEG, it is very important for the patient to discuss treatment,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>The necessity of managing seizures through medication cannot be overstressed, according to Vargas, as it is important for a person to prevent injury to themself or others. For example, a seizure can occur while driving, with a fall, while swimming, cooking or operating heavy machinery.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPatients with epilepsy who are untreated or poorly treated have a higher risk of sudden death,\u201d said Vargas.<\/p>\n<p>There are some restrictions for people who have experienced seizures: She restricts driving privileges in patients who have had a seizure for the first time with no underlying cause for the condition. Patients must be seizure-free for 3 months before privileges are reinstated. For patients whose EEG or MRI shows evidence of altered brain activity, Vargas requires three months on anti-seizure medication with no seizures before driving privileges can be reinstated.<\/p>\n<p>There are many anti-seizure medications with different side-effect profiles, and it can take time to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/generalized-epilepsy-treatment-gives-young-man-hope-and-message-for-others\/\">tailor treatment to the individual<\/a>. Vargas urges patience.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMost people with epilepsy can now lead normal lives with current therapies and lifestyle modifications,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Experiencing a seizure, or watching a family member or friend suffer one, can be a frightening experience. 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