Epilepsy
Patient Education

How to Prepare for Your Epilepsy Doctor Visit

Having made your appointment with a healthcare provider, there are certain actions that you need to take in order to maximize the benefit of your epilepsy doctor visit. Read more in this patient education guide.

• Write down everything you can remember or you were told about the seizure or seizures that have prompted this visit to the doctor.
• Write down a list of symptoms, including any that may seem unrelated to the reason for which you scheduled the appointment.
• Make a list of all medications, vitamins and supplements that you're taking. Include the dosage you are taking of each.
• Write down key personal information, including any major stresses or recent life changes.
• For future doctor visits, keep a diary of when your seizures occur, the characteristics of the seizures (staring, confusion, convulsions, etc), and if you notice any triggers (such as smells, sounds, lights, lack of sleep, alcohol use, medications, etc.) that seem to precede your seizures.