Treating Uncontrolled Seizures in Children

Early Treatment of Drug-Resistant Epilepsy is Critical

Every day, 27 children will begin to have seizures that cannot be controlled with medication alone. Consequently, there are nearly 10,000 new cases of drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) in children every year.

Uncontrolled seizures in children can have an impact on development and memory and can increase the risk of ER visits, hospitalizations and sudden unexpected death in epilepsy. It's important to consider non-drug treatments for your child as soon as DRE is identified.

VNS Therapy™ is Safe for Children

VNS Therapy™ is a proven safe and effective add-on treatment for drug-resistant epilepsy in children as young as 4 years old with partial onset seizures. It could give your child long-term control over their seizures during a critical time in their development and help improve their quality of life..

VNS Therapy™ has been used in more than 40,000 children worldwide.
#1 prescribed neuromodulation device for drug-resistant epilepsy in children
Children treated with VNS Therapy™ have been shown to have fewer, shorter and less severe seizures and better recovery after seizures.

fewer seizures

less severe seizures

shorter seizures

better recovery after seizures

Alertness

Mood

Memory and Thinking Skills

VNS Therapy Safety Profile

The most common side effects of VNS Therapy include:

Hoarseness
Coughing
Sore throat
Prickling or tingling of the skin
Shortness of breath

These side effects generally only occur during stimulation and usually decrease over time. Children (ages 4-11) may have a greater risk of infection than those 12 years of age and older and may be more likely to experience lead damage due to higher activity levels and the potential to manipulate the lead. Talk to your doctor about the best ways to avoid these complications.

Infection is the most common complication of the procedure.

Talk to your physician about warnings, precautions, side effects, and hazards. Ask about risks that you should know about as well as any other issues that might be appropriate to discuss, such as status epilepticus and sudden unexpected death in epilepsy. You can find more safety information here.

Early Treatment of Drug-Resistant Epilepsy is Critical

VNS Therapy™ is Safe for Children

The goal of VNS Therapy™ is to prevent seizures before they start, and stop them if they do.

VNS Therapy™ Benefits

fewer seizures

less severe seizures

shorter seizures

better recovery after seizures

What do patients think about VNS Therapy^™?

"Life has changed significantly - not just for Bella, but the whole family"

Bella's Mom

Quality of Life Improvements

Alertness

Mood

Memory and Thinking Skills

Could your child benefit from VNS Therapy™?

VNS Therapy Safety Profile

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Early Treatment of Drug-Resistant Epilepsy is Critical

VNS Therapy™ is Safe for Children

The goal of VNS Therapy™ is to prevent seizures before they start, and stop them if they do.

VNS Therapy™ Benefits

fewer seizures

less severe seizures

shorter seizures

better recovery after seizures

What do patients think about VNS Therapy™?

"Life has changed significantly - not just for Bella, but the whole family"

Bella's Mom

Quality of Life Improvements

Alertness

Mood

Memory and Thinking Skills

Could your child benefit from VNS Therapy™?

VNS Therapy Safety Profile

Choose a country

For ALL other countries, please click here.

What do patients think about VNS Therapy^™?