Questions to Ask Your Pharmacist
What are the drug's brand and non-brand (generic) names?
What is the active ingredient?
Is a generic version available? If so, can I take one?
How and when should I take it?
How much do I take?
Mar
14
Staying Out of an Institution
When he was a young child, doctors thought Wendall’s epilepsy would prevent him from leading a normal life. Now 45, he wishes he could show those same doctors how far he’s come.
Mar
09
Your Epilepsy Care Team
From researchers to nonprofits, and from neurologists to epileptologists, hundreds of people work toward reducing the frequency of seizures and keeping patients in optimal health. Your epilepsy care team is there for you, so let them know how they can help.
Mar
07
Epilepsy Treatment Starts with Your Voice
Brandy Parker-McFadden is the executive director and founder of “My Epilepsy Story,” a nonprofit for women and children living with epilepsy. The mother of three, who lives with epilepsy and advocates for patient perspective, is also an ambassador for the Patient-Centered Outcomes in Research Institute (PCORI), where she is on the executive committee of a study. She’s one of the first patients to be active in a study and also serve on the study’s board.
