Important Announcements

Nondiscrimination Policy Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

To read our full Nondiscrimination Statement, click here.

Drug-Resistant Seizures


Many people with seizures are able to control them with medication. However, if you try at least two anti-seizure medications and they do not lead to you being seizure-free, you may have drug-resistant epilepsy. This is also sometimes called uncontrolled epilepsy or refractory epilepsy.

Some reasons for drug-resistant seizures include:

  • An incorrect diagnosis
  • Incorrect treatments for your type of seizure
  • Lifestyle factors or other triggers
  • Some seizures just don't respond to medications

If you have drug-resistant epilepsy, a comprehensive seizure center such as BMC can help you find a treatment that works for you.

Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

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Epilepsy Program

The Epilepsy Program offers a full range of diagnostic tests and treatments for epilepsy, with doctors who are focused solely on this condition. 
Epilepsy Program
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Neurology

The Neurology Department offers a full spectrum of neurological care for all neurological disorders, from epilepsy to headaches to Alzheimer’s disease. Our robust research program…
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