• Ask your Clinic to Community Educator for a Seizure Log.
• Fill it out every time you have a seizure. The more details you include, the better.
• Bring it to any epilepsy related appointments. (Medical and community)
• If you chose to share the Seizure Log with your health care team – give them a photocopy.

• List all of your prescriptions for epilepsy, including their Names, Dosages, How often you take them, Side effects, Reasons for Stopping the Medication.
• Track all your over-the-counter medications, vitamins, supplements, and herbal remedies.
• These lists give your healthcare team the information they need to advise you on possible drug interactions.
• Keep the list with your Seizure Log.
• You can bring your original bottles to your health care appointments or take a cell phone picture of the labels on each bottle.

• Create a list of questions you have for your healthcare provider. These will be about your seizures, medications, side effects, etc.
• Pharmacists can also answer your questions about medications, side effects, and drug interactions.
• Create a list of questions for your Clinic to Community Educator. These can be about your Driver’s License, school, work, mood, behaviour, discrimination, financial support, etc.

• Your Clinic to Community Educator will give you information about epilepsy and seizures and provide you with strategies to cope with this diagnosis.
• Your Clinic to Community Educator does not diagnosis or treat your seizures but they can help you to understand your rights in the healthcare system and in the community.
• The more you know about epilepsy, the better you will be able to manage your seizures and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

TIP: At your request, your Clinic to Community Educator will go with you to your appointment to take notes, ask questions, and help you understand the information provided.

TIP: If you have trouble with your mood, coping, or feelings of hopelessness, talk to a member of your healthcare team.