As I have read in many other posts, what may work for one person, may not work for others - but I thought it may be helpful if we shared what medications or treatments which have been beneficial for us.

I have been taking Lithium and Provigil on a daily basis for a couple years.  Over a period of time, I have mildly increased the dosages.  Taking this meidication on a steady, regular basis, regardless of being in an episode or not, has definetely reduced the frequency and severity of my attacks.  Not a cure, but an improvement.  Sometimes, when an attack is starting to end, I will take Ritalin.  Sometimes this is helpful, but not always.  I am a 46 year old male (suffered from KLS for 6 years so far) - which is not typical for many of those with this condition, so I am not sure if this regimen would be appropriate for others.

Anyone else have any success with medications or other treatments?

Hello, my son has recently been prescribed Concerta which is a stimulant for ADHD like Ritalin.  His KLS episodes began about 4 years ago.  Concerta seems to keep him awake a little bit more, but he is still in a fog, uninterested in any activities and generally unresponsive.  His episodes last about a week.  The first three were a year apart, but since then they’ve been about 3 months apart.  He’s in his sixth episode now.

hi I’m Sarah I’m 16 and live in Cornwall England.2-3 weeks ago i started lithium and i have found that i am not so moody or stressed,also my confidence has come back.i have blood tests every 3-4 weeks to monitor my thyroid and to see if i need to have the dose upped.i am alot happier and feel lots better.has anyone else tried lithium?