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Finding a Doctor

Epilepsy is a serious medical condition that requires close attention. Therefore, you will need to find a qualified doctor who has experience treating epilepsy. Doctors who specialize in treating epilepsy include neurologists and epileptologists.

Ideally, you will form a partnership to work together on achieving treatment and personal goals. As the patient, you will have to work close together with the doctor to find the right treatment that provides the most effective seizure control with the least side effects.

By following your doctor's instructions and keeping the doctor informed of your successes, any side effects, and any breakthrough seizures, you will help in tailoring a treatment that meets your needs.

To find an epilepsy doctor, you can visit the Epilepsy Foundation site or ask a healthcare professional such as your family practitioner or primary-care physician for a referral.

Once you find a doctor, it's a good idea to bring your answers to the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire, which can help you and your doctor develop a treatment plan that's right for you.