Treatments
This is an exciting and hopeful time for Dravet Syndrome, with much ongoing research into new medicines and treatments.
There is currently no cure for the condition and, in terms of seizures, Dravet Syndrome is one of the most treatment-resistant epilepsies. Currently, treatment focuses on controlling or minimising seizures. As treatments improve, along with understanding, researchers expect that long-term outcomes for people with Dravet Syndrome will get better.
Not all children and adults respond in the same way to treatments. They are given on a trial-and-error basis to see which works best. Family members and carers need to work with their medical team and other professionals to find the best treatment and therapy for someone with Dravet Syndrome.
In this section, you can find out more about what treatments are available to manage Dravet Syndrome. Click on the images below to discover more.
Medication
Discover what medications are used to treat Dravet Syndrome and those that should be avoided.
Emergency protocols
Read about the three treatment plans that families need to create with their medical team.
Emergency medication and treatment
Find out about medicine given in an emergency to relieve symptoms quickly and when this might be needed.
Ketogenic diet
Learn about this medically prescribed diet.
Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) therapy
Find out more about how this medical device might help reduce seizures.
Additional therapies
Learn about additional therapies, from physiotherapy to occupational therapy.
Gene therapy treatments for Dravet Syndrome
Read about gene-based therapies that are being developed and what this might mean for future treatment.
