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FAQ

What is Epilepsy?

What is a seizure?

Are there different types of seizures?

What is a Simple Partial Seizure?

What is a Complex Partial Seizure?

What do I do if someone is having a complex partial seizure?

What is a Tonic Clonic Seizure?

What do I do if someone is having a tonic clonic seizure?

What sort of things can trigger a seizure?

How old do I have to be to develop the condition?

Is there any treatment for epilepsy?

What will happen if I stop taking my medication?

Can I drive if I have epilepsy?

Can I have children if I have epilepsy?

Will drinking alcohol affect my epilepsy?

Can people with epilepsy be employed?

If I have epilepsy will my children have it too?

Will Epilepsy affect me sexually?

Where can I go to get information and support with my epilepsy?

How can I source more information on this condition?

Is Epilepsy a mental condition?

Will I have epilepsy for ever?


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