Lifestyle Changes to Manage Epilepsy The following are general
guidelines you can follow to reduce your risk of seizures: -
Develop a sleep routine. Try to go to bed at the same time and
sleep the same number of hours. This is important because lack
of sleep can lower the seizure threshold and increase the risk
of seizures. - Avoid drinking alcohol. Alcohol also lowers the
threshold and increases the risk of seizures. Alcohol also
interacts with the anti-epileptic drugs, which can lead to
seizures. - Always tell your doctors that you have a seizure
disorder. Many medicine prescribed for various conditions may
cause drug interactions and cause seizures, or lower the seizure
threshold and cause seizures. - Keep a seizure diary of dates,
type, frequency, duration, aura description, post seizure
description, and other details. - Have medical follow-ups.
Discuss a safe diet and with your doctor. - Discuss driving
privileges with your doctor, as each case and state requirements
differ. In some patients, especially