Ever wondered if there is help available to help cover the cost of medication? There may be times when you might need help covering the cost of a rescue medicine for epilepsy. Many drug companies offer programs called “patient assistance programs” that offer help paying for medication. For many years I thought … Read More
A while back we ran an article on when you might need to use a rescue medication. Below we’ll recap some of those reasons why you might use a rescue medication. But when it comes time to need a rescue medication you might wonder how to broach the subject with your health … Read More
People with epilepsy are heading back to high school, college and grad school. So here are 5 things to remember about administering rescue medications.
Did you know that seizure is considered an emergency when it lasts more than 5 minutes, or when more than one seizures occur within a 5 minute period?
Here are 5 reasons you might want to have a seizure action plan as an adult.
A Seizure Action Plan is a personalized document that provides information on how others can respond on how to respond on your behalf during a seizure. Here we’ll share how a seizure action plan can give you back some control.
Let’s be honest, eating well, exercising regularly, getting the minimum 8-hours of sleep and eliminating stress is not always possible. So whether your seizures are controlled or uncontrolled, or just sort of controlled, consider these 5 reasons to have a rescue medication for epilepsy.
You may have heard the term “Rescue Medication”, when used in reference to Asthma, COPD, Heart Disease or Allergies. But what is a rescue medication for epilepsy?