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• Nerves & brain >> Epilepsy >> Aged 30-49 >> Interview EP13 >> Explains that his family were supportive, but they did not tell their friends about his epilepsy.

Diagnosed with epilepsy in 1994. Tried various drug treatments, but epilepsy is not controlled. Current medication: phenytoin (Epanutin), phenobarbitone (Gardenal) and levetiracetam (Keppra).

• Nerves & brain >> Epilepsy >> Aged under 30 >> Interview EP33 >> Explains how her condition affected both her family and her husband.

Diagnosed with epilepsy in 2001. Has tried various drug treatments though seizures have not been controlled. Current medication: levetiracetam (Keppra) and clobazam (Frisium).

• Nerves & brain >> Epilepsy >> Aged 30-49 >> Interview EP01 >> Discusses her concerns about being a burden on her husband.

Diagnosed with epilepsy in 1964. Tried various drugs but these did not control seizures. In an attempt to have an acceptable quality of life, decided to stop taking anti-epileptic drugs in 2001 and is on a Chinese/macrobiotic diet. Current medication: diazepam (Valium) when needed.

• Nerves & brain >> Epilepsy >> Aged 30-49 >> Interview EP26 >> Recalls that her parents tended to be very protective of her.

Diagnosed with epilepsy in 1966. Has poorly controlled epilepsy and has tried various drug treatments over the years. Current medication: Slow-release carbamazepine (Tegretol Retard), gabapentin (Neurontin) and levetiracetam (Keppra).

• Nerves & brain >> Epilepsy >> Aged 30-49 >> Interview EP30 >> Explains her parents' concerns about her independence and well-being.

Diagnosed with epilepsy in 1985. Has tried several different drug treatments, and had 4 years free of seizures. Seizures restarted in 1996 and epilepsy is currently not completely controlled. Current medication: carbamazepine (Tegretol) daily and clobazam (Frisium) when needed.

• Nerves & brain >> Epilepsy >> Aged 50-69 >> Interview EP34 >> Discusses the reactions of his grandmother and how his parents were supportive but quiet about his epilepsy.

Diagnosed with epilepsy in 1965. Has tried several different drug treatments, and had 14 years free of seizures. Epilepsy has been controlled again since 1997. Current medication: carbamazepine retard (Tegretol Retard), phenytoin (Epanutin) and diazepam (Valium).

• Nerves & brain >> Epilepsy >> Carers of >> Interview EP17 >> Discusses some of her concerns as a carer.

Carer (aged 48), for her husband (aged 54), who was diagnosed with epilepsy in 1989, aged 42. Tried several different drug treatments. Epilepsy is poorly controlled. Current medication: carbamazepine (Tegretol), sodium valproate (Epilim) and levetiracetam (Keppra).