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Diagnosed with epilepsy in 1995. Tried a number of different drug treatments, and on average has about one seizure per year. Current medication: lamotrigine (Lamictal).

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).

Nerves & brain >> Epilepsy >> Aged 30-49 >> Interview EP09 >> Explains that she became seizure free two years after surgery and why she does not want to stop taking medication.

Diagnosed with epilepsy in 1990. Tried various drugs which did not control seizures. Had neurosurgery in 1998 in the USA. Experienced having seizures for 2 years after the surgery, but has been seizure free since November 2000. Current medication: carbamazepine retard (Tegretol Retard).

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