Epilepsy

Question 1

Epilepsy

Answer 1

• At least 2 unprovoked seizures occurring more than 24 hours apart

Question 2

Medication commencement after seizure

Answer 2

Treat underlying cause of seizure if known
- Recurrence risk high or second seizure outside of 24 hour interval? Commence medication
- Focal? Commence carbamazepine
- Generalised or uncertain? Start sodium valproate.