Epilepsy is a group of neurological diseases characterized by epileptic seizures. The cause of most cases of epilepsy is unknown, although some people develop epilepsy as the result of brain injury, stroke, brain tumors, infections of the brain, and birth defects. Known genetic mutations are directly linked to a small proportion of cases. The mainstay treatment of epilepsy is anticonvulsant medications, possibly for the person’s entire life. The choice of anticonvulsant is based on seizure type, epilepsy syndrome, other medications used, other health problems, and the person’s age and lifestyle. Epilepsy usually cannot be cured, but medication can control seizures effectively in about 70% of cases. There are a number of medications available. Phenytoin, carbamazepine and valproate appear to be equally effective in both partial and generalized seizures.

In the present book, twelve typical literatures about epilepsy therapy published on international authoritative journals were selected to introduce the worldwide newest progress, which contains reviews or original researches on medical science, genetics, neurology, etc. We hope this book can demonstrate advances in epilepsy therapy as well as give references to the researchers, students and other related people.