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Interview EP15

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).

  • Background

    Nurse; married, 4 children.

  • Age at interview 46
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview EP14

    Diagnosed with epilepsy in the mid to late 70s. Seizures have been controlled since around 2000. Current medication' carbamazepine (Tegretol) and topiramate (Topamax).

  • Background

    Retired newspaper librarian; single, no children.

  • Age at interview 57
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Interview EP13

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

  • Background

    Accountant; married, one child.

  • Age at interview 32
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Interview EP11

    Diagnosed with epilepsy in 2000. Tried various drugs which did not control seizures and caused severe side effects. At the time of interview, participant had stopped taking all medication. Current medication' none.

  • Background

    Diagnosed with epilepsy in 2000. Tried various drugs which did not control seizures and caused severe side effects. At the time of interview, participant had stopped taking all medication. Current...

  • Age at interview 53
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview EP10

    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.

  • Background

    Civil servant; single, no children.

  • Age at interview 31
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Interview EP08

    Diagnosed with epilepsy in 1994, caused by a benign tumour that was found in 2001. At the time of interview, brain surgery was a possibility and would depend on test results. Current medication' carbamazepine retard (Tegretol Retard) and lamotrigine (Lamictal).

  • Background

    Temping in office admin posts; single, no children.

  • Age at interview 26
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Interview EP07

    Diagnosed with epilepsy in 1953 at around 18 months old. Has tried various drugs which have not controlled the seizures. Current medication' carbamazpine retard (Tegretol Retard) and topiramate (Topamax).

  • Background

    Not employed at time of interview; married, 1 adult child.

  • Age at interview 51
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview EP06

    Diagnosed with epilepsy in 1989, which was caused by a brain tumour. Had radiotherapy and chemotherapy to treat the tumour, and seizures were reduced considerably. Felt better without medication and decided to stop taking anti-epileptic drugs. Current medication' none.

  • Background

    Not employed at time of interview; single, no children.

  • Age at interview 28
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Interview EP05

    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.

  • Background

    Not employed at time of interview; divorced, 1 child.

  • Age at interview 30
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview EP03

    Had seizures since 1986. In 2002 these were diagnosed as non-epileptic seizures. Had been taking carbamazepine (Tegretol). Is currently being weaned off medication. Seizures have now stopped.

  • Background

    Retired; single, no children.

  • Age at interview 65
  • Sex/Gender Male