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Share of epilepsy patients taking medication in the United States as of 2015, by gender

Percentage of U.S. adults with active epilepsy who were taking epilepsy medication to control seizures as of 2015, by gender

The data shows the percentage of U.S. adults with active epilepsy who were taking epilepsy medication to control seizures as of 2015, by gender. As of this time, 92% of male adults living with active epilepsy were taking epilepsy medication to control seizures. Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes recurring seizures and can lead to life-long disability.

Men	92
Women	88.3
Total	90.2

Share of epilepsy patients taking medication in the United States as of 2015, by gender

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