Epilepsy
Epilepsy can affect us all.
In Switzerland, approximately 80,000 people live with epilepsy, of whom some 15,000 are children and adolescents.
Roughly two thirds can be treated with pharmaceutical drugs, but for the other third, epilepsy remains very difficult to manage.
First aid and key facts about epilepsy.
Epilepsy info videos
More extensive information and links to important topics.
Answers to frequently asked questions for those affected, relatives, and caregivers. (in German)
Information for neurologists and other specialists.
The information is not intended instead of a visit to the doctor, but in addition.
Last update of this page: 2026