Facts of Epilepsy

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Driving- For a normal car licence, you cannot drive for one year after having an epileptic seizure. This rule applies whether you are taking medication for epilepsy or not. For a LGV/PSV licence, you can only drive if you have not had a seizure for at least 10 years while having no treatment. You cannot drive while you are coming off treatment, or for 6 months afterwards. If you have another seizure during this period, the same rules apply.

Prescriptions- You are entitled to free prescriptions if you are taking anti-convulsant drugs to control your epilepsy. To apply for free prescriptions, you need to fill in a FP92A form, available from doctors' surgeries, hospitals or pharmacies. Once youâ€™ve filled out this form and it has been signed by your GP, it is sent to the Prescription Pricing Authority who will issue a Medical Exemption Certificate.