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Health Encyclopedia: Epilepsy Lifestyle Changes

Lifestyle Changes

The best preventive measure is to comply strictly with the drug regimen as prescribed. Seizures cannot be prevented by lifestyle changes alone, but people can make behavioral changes that improve their lives and give them a sense of control.

Avoiding Epileptic Triggers

In most cases, there is no known cause for epileptic seizures, but specific events or conditions may trigger them and should be avoided.

Inadequate or Fragmented Sleep. Inadequate or fragmented sleep can set off seiz...

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