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Traveling with a Child with Epilepsy: Tips for a Smooth Trip

Good preparation makes traveling easier and safer. Keep these points in mind:

• Provide medication on time
  Check well in advance how much medication you have left. If needed, request a new prescription and consider asking for an extra prescription with the generic drug name. This way, you can get the medication under a different brand name abroad.
  
  
• Bring emergency medication
  Always carry enough emergency medication. Some emergency medicines require a special certificate for use abroad—ask your doctor for this in time. A written medication schedule signed by your doctor can also be helpful.
  
  
• Medication on flights
  Pack medication in both your checked luggage and your carry-on, in case baggage gets lost. For liquid medication in carry-on luggage, a medical certificate is usually required.
  
  
• Adjust for Time Zones
  Traveling to a different time zone? Discuss this with your doctor or pharmacist beforehand and create an adapted medication schedule to keep treatment effective.
  
  
• Watch out for triggers
  When planning your trip, consider possible seizure triggers such as heat, flashing lights, fatigue, or irregular sleep. Adjust your itinerary to minimize these risks.