Tonic-clonic seizures are the type of epileptic seizure most people recognise. In the past they were called grand-mal seizures. Tonic-clonic seizures can have a generalised onset, meaning they affect ...

Medical cannabis is legal in the UK. This means that in some circumstances, specialist doctors may prescribe it to treat epilepsy. On this page, we talk about the different types of medical cannabis ...

We know that for some people with epilepsy, cannabis-based medicines can be effective in controlling seizures. We are campaigning for more research into cannabis-based medicines as well as for more ...

Tonic seizures can be generalised onset, meaning they affect both sides of the brain from the start. Or they can be focal onset, meaning they start in just one side of the brain. If a tonic seizure ...

The ketogenic diet, or ketogenic diet therapy, is sometimes used as a treatment for epilepsy. For some children and adults, the ketogenic diet helps to control their seizures. There are different ...

What is an MRI scan? MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging. The MRI scan uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to create images (pictures) of tissues, organs and other structures inside ...

Looking for information on children's epilepsy surgery? You can find our information on children’s epilepsy surgery here. Epilepsy surgery could be for you if you have drug resistant epilepsy. This ...

There are many ways Epilepsy Action can help support you and your loved ones. Our trained advisors can give you an idea of our services or provide the answers and resources you need.

Sanofi, the manufacturers of Epilim have told us that Epilim modified release granules 1000mg and 750mg are being discontinued. Expected end of supply is September 2025, but this is only an estimate.

Kami Kountcheva | Senior coroner warns “future deaths will occur unless action is taken”, after aninquest into the death of a man whose pharmacy sent an ‘IOU’ instead of his epilepsy medication. A ...