The approach to a breakthrough seizure is to first characterize the episode and determine what the precipitating factor was. This will help guide treatment. If it is due to medication non-compliance, patients are restarted on their home meds +/- a loading dose.
History of Epilepsy Current outpatient neurologist: _______ Date of last outpatient visit: _______ Type of epilepsy
Baseline seizure frequency
Frequency of missed AED doses
Current AED regimen
Previous AEDs tried
Seizure Rescue Plan or Rescue Medications
Description of Current Episode Where did the seizure occur: _______ Description of seizure: _______ Duration of seizure: _______