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Nerves & brain >> Epilepsy >> Aged 30-49 >> Interview EP10 >> Describes the effects of medication on his schooling.

Diagnosed with epilepsy in 1982. Tried various drugs which did not control seizures. Had neurosurgery in 1984 at the age of 13 and in 1998 at the age of 28. Although there was some improvement in the seizures, epilepsy is poorly controlled. Current medication: carbamazepine retard (Tegretol Retard), vigabatrin (Sabril) and lamotrigine (Lamictal) daily, and clobazam (Frisium) when needed.

Nerves & brain >> Epilepsy >> Aged 30-49 >> Interview EP12 >> Describes being told off in class when her teachers were unaware of her epilepsy.

Diagnosed with epilepsy in 1965 at age of 15 but had symptoms since around 3-4 years of age. Had neurosurgery at age of 14 though epilepsy is not well controlled. Current medication: carbamazepine (Tegretol) and levetiracetam (Keppra).

Nerves & brain >> Epilepsy >> Aged 30-49 >> Interview EP01 >> Discusses rebelling at school and her feelings towards her teachers now.

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 EP05 >> Discusses some of the restrictions at school because of her epilepsy.

Diagnosed with epilepsy in 1981. Tried various drugs and, in 1999, had neurosurgery which reduced the frequency and intensity of seizures. Current medication: gabapentin (Neurontin) and carbamazepine retard (Tegretol Retard) daily, and clobazam (Frisium) around the time of menstruation.

Nerves & brain >> Epilepsy >> Aged 30-49 >> Interview EP26 >> Recalls that her teachers were understanding but that stress brought on seizures.

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 >> Carers of >> Interview EP40 >> Tells how teachers reacted to her daughter's seizures.

Carer's (aged 43), 15 year old daughter was diagnosed with epilepsy in 1995 age 7. She had a Vagal Nerve Stimulator implanted in 2000 at the age of 13. She had neurosurgery in 2002. Current medication: levetiracetam Keppra and Oxcarbamazepine.

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