International guidelines

United Kingdom

Epilepsies in children, young people and adults

Published by:National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

Last published:2025

Transient loss of consciousness ('blackouts') in over 16s

Published by:National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

Last published:2023

Epilepsy in pregnancy (green-top guideline no.68)

Published by:Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists

Last published:2022

Diagnosis and management of epilepsy in adults

Published by:Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network

Last published:2018

Europe

EFNS guideline on the management of status epilepticus in adults

Published by:European Federation of Neurological Societies

Last published:2010

North America

Teratogenesis, perinatal, and neurodevelopmental outcomes after in utero exposure to antiseizure medication

Published by:American Academy of Neurology; American Epilepsy Society; Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Last published:2024

Antiseizure medication withdrawal in seizure-free patients: practice advisory update summary

Published by:American Academy of Neurology

Last published:2021

Gynecologic management of adolescents and young women with seizure disorders

Published by:American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Last published:2020 (reaffirmed 2024)

ACR appropriateness criteria: seizures and epilepsy

Published by:American College of Radiology

Last published:2019

Efficacy and tolerability of the new antiepileptic drugs II: treatment-resistant epilepsy

Published by:American Academy of Neurology

Last published:2018 (re-affirmed 2024)

Efficacy and tolerability of the new antiepileptic drugs I: treatment of new-onset epilepsy

Published by:American Academy of Neurology

Last published:2018 (re-affirmed 2024)

Practice guideline summary: sudden unexpected death in epilepsy incidence rates and risk factors

Published by:American Academy of Neurology; American Epilepsy Society

Last published:2017 (re-affirmed 2023)

Management of an unprovoked first seizure in adults

Published by:American Academy of Neurology; American Epilepsy Society

Last published:2015 (re-affirmed 2024)

Practice parameter update: management issues for women with epilepsy - focus on pregnancy: vitamin K, folic acid, blood levels, and breastfeeding

Published by:American Academy of Neurology; American Epilepsy Society

Last published:2009 (re-affirmed 2022)

Practice parameter update: management issues for women with epilepsy - focus on pregnancy: obstetrical complications and change in seizure frequency

Published by:American Academy of Neurology; American Epilepsy Society

Last published:2009 (re-affirmed 2022)

Asia

An update of the Hong Kong epilepsy guideline: consensus statement on the use of antiepileptic drugs in Hong Kong

Published by:Guideline Development Group, Hong Kong Epilepsy Society

Last published:2017

Rest of the world

Management of epilepsy in pregnancy: A report from the International League Against Epilepsy Task Force on Women and Pregnancy

Published by:International League Against Epilepsy

Last published:2019

Recommendations for the use of structural magnetic resonance imaging in the care of patients with epilepsy

Published by:International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE)

Last published:2019

Operational classification of seizure types by the International League Against Epilepsy: position paper of the ILAE Commission for Classification and Terminology

Published by:International League Against Epilepsy

Last published:2017

Updated ILAE evidence review of antiepileptic drug efficacy and effectiveness as initial monotherapy for epileptic seizures and syndromes

Published by:International League Against Epilepsy

Last published:2013

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