Table 1

Categories of patients recruited into the study

GroupPatientsIntervention
AAll patients on AEDsProspectively look for ADRs
BNewly diagnosed (starting treatment)0, 3* and 12 months
CSeizure free for 12 months0 and 18 months (assuming no further seizures and 3 months weaning off AEDs)
  • *Behavioural tests only.

  • AEDs, antiepileptic drugs; ADRs, adverse drug reactions.