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 | People living with epilepsy are encouraged to work with their healthcare team so they can make informed decisions about their own care. |
| People living with epilepsy have the right to ask for comprehensive information about anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs), including potential short-term and long-term side effects. |
| People living with epilepsy have the right to ask for information about which medications are appropriate for treatment of their condition and which have been approved by regulatory agencies. |
| People living with epilepsy have the right to ask for information about any medication prescribed to them, whether it's for day-to-day use or in a hospital setting. |
| People living with epilepsy can ask if a doctor has changed or a pharmacist has substituted a prescription for a brand name drug with a generic drug. |
| People living with epilepsy have the right to ask their doctor whether their epilepsy can be treated with a single medication. |
| People living with epilepsy have the right to ask for information about other available treatments such as surgical options and diet. |
| People living with epilepsy can access publicly available information about the availability of and eligibility criteria for clinical trials with investigational drugs and other interventions. People interested in clinical trials should talk to their doctors and/or visit www.clinicaltrial.gov. |
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