Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following generalized seizure-related questions:

1. What type of generalized seizure did I have?
   
   
2. Do you think my seizure was provoked? What could have caused it?
   
   
3. If my seizure was unprovoked, do you think I have epilepsy?
   
   
4. Will you need to speak to people who witnessed the seizure to confirm your diagnosis?
   
   
5. What kind of treatment do you recommend for me? Are there risks involved?
   
   
6. How will you identify any underlying medical conditions that may be related to my seizure?
   
   
7. For how long will I require treatment?
   
   
8. Is there a chance I could have another seizure?
   
   
9. What should I do if I have another seizure?
   
   
10. What can I do to reduce my risk of seizures?
    
    
11. What should I do if my child or loved one has a seizure?