Epilepsy-Specific Links

American Epilepsy Society

http://www.aesnet.org
The American Epilepsy Society is a professional organization that promotes research and education for its members. Its Web site provides news, CME, grant programs, events, publications and more information for its membership.

National Society for Epilepsy (UK)

http://www.epilepsynse.org.uk/
NSE, the largest medical charity for epilepsy in the UK, provides information and support to people affected by epilepsy and professionals. Through our medical, residential and rehabilitation services, we also provide care for people with epilepsy.

Coping with Epilepsy

http://www.coping-with-epilepsy.com
Website devoted to postings from epilepsy patients from around the United States. A very nice site to find support, empathy and understanding about the frustrations endured by those of us with epilepsy.

Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy

http://www.cureepilepsy.org
Ciitizens United for Research in Epilepsy or CURE, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to finding a cure for pediatric epilepsy and raising public awareness about the disorder.

Epilepsy Care

http://www.ortho-mcneil.com/healthinfo/epilepsy
Epilepsy Care is a Health Info Center from Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc., makers of TOPAMAX®. The Epilepsy Care Center provides patients and their families with information about epilepsy and treatment.

Epilepsy Foundation

http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org
The Epilepsy Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 1968. Its mission is to support children and adults affected with epilepsy through education, research, advocacy and service. Its Web site describes its initiatives and programs.

Healing Well.com, Epilepsy Resource Center

http://www.healingwell.com/epilepsy
Healing Well.com's Epilepsy Resource Center offers news and information culled from other Web sites. It also features online chat groups, a bookstore, a video center and more.

International Bureau for Epilepsy

http://www.ibe-epilepsy.org
The International Bureau for Epilepsy provides information on medical and non-medical aspects of epilepsy, addressing such social problems as education, employment and public awareness. It works closely with the International League Against Epilepsy.

International League Against Epilepsy

http://wwwilae-epilepsy.org
This international organization is composed of physicians and health professionals that work to improve the care of patients with epilepsy. It also provides information and education about the disorder, promotes research, education and training and focuses on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy.

Lamictal®

http://www.lamictal.com/epilepsy/index.html
From GlaxoSmithKline, Inc., the maker of Lamictal, this Web site provides information for both patients and healthcare professionals.

TOPOMAX®

http://www.topamax-epilepsy.com
From Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceuticals, Inc., the maker of TOPAMAX, this Web site provides information for both patients and healthcare professionals. Patients can learn more about epilepsy and TOPAMAX. The healthcare professionals' section provides more information about TOPAMAX, its safety, efficacy, tolerability, prescribing information and more.

The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy: Seizure Disorders

www.merck.com/mmhe/print/sec06/ch085/ch085a.html
Taken directly from the manual, users can read about the two kinds of seizure disorders, one of which is epilepsy. The online chapter includes symptoms and signs, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, drug therapy and more.