Epilepsy: Prevention

To prevent epilepsy, attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors.

Behavioral risk factors

  • Diet
    • Micronutrient deficiency (vital substances) – see Prevention with micronutrients.
  • Consumption of stimulants
  • Drug use
  • Sleep deprivation – willful or involuntary deprivation of sleep.

Medication

  • Medication withdrawal

Environmental pollution – intoxications (poisonings).

  • Strobe lights in clubs → patients with known photosensitive epilepsy should avoid such events or take precautions

Other risk factors

  • Contrast media in radiology