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Nerves & brain >> Epilepsy >> Aged 30-49 >> Interview EP15 >> Explains that some scar tissue caused her epilepsy.

Diagnosed with epilepsy in 1974. Epilepsy is not controlled and the possibility of neurosurgery was being considered at time of interview. Current medication: carbamazepine retard (Tegretol Retard).

Nerves & brain >> Epilepsy >> Aged 30-49 >> Interview EP26 >> Expresses her concerns about an anti-epileptic drug and the risks of osteoporosis.

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 EP23 >> Recalls making changes to her drugs in order to be on a lower dose.

Diagnosed with epilepsy in 1971, which has been well controlled from the beginning. Was diagnosed with meningitis in 1994 and had a number of seizures as a result. Has been seizure free since then, and is currently taking phenobarbitone (Gardenal) and carbamazepine (Tegretol).

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