Description: What can you do to improve your epilepsy treatment? Plenty. WebMD asked epilepsy experts for their advice.
* Take an active role. You need to be more than a patient. Be an active participant in your health care. Learn about epilepsy and its treatments. Know the names and doses of your medicines. Ask your health care provider questions.
* Take your medicine as prescribed. Your medicine won't help if you don't take it. If you have trouble remembering, buy a pillbox with spaces for each dose. Use alarms on your watch, cell phone, or computer to remind you. Ask your doctor if you should take any precautions, such as taking your pills with or without food, or in the morning or at night.
* Don't run low on your medication. Get in the habit of requesting drug refills several days before you'll run out.
* Store your medicines safely. Keep all medicines safely away from young children and pets. Don't keep your medicines in direct sunlight or in humid places, such as bathrooms.