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Avatar f tn RIGHT NOW I HAVE STOPPED TAPERING MYSELF OFF OF ANY OTHER MEDICATION OTHER THAN THIS DILANTIN, BECAUSE I KNOW I CAN HAVE SEIZURES. ARE YOU CERTAIN THIS DILANTIN WOULD NOT CAUSE THESE OTHER SIDE EFFECTS GIVEN WHAT YOU NOW KNOW I HAVE JUST TOLD YOU?
7486852 tn?1410352184 My new neurologist wants me to try depakote after keppra, dilantin, and dilantin and topamax together have failed. They did not control my seizures and I had horrible side effects. I have been using my medical marijuana which my neurologist never had anything bad to say about it just wants me to try another pill as well. I'm worried about the side effects and whether they will work when these others haven't..
959034 tn?1253671476 Is it working? Does it make you sleepy? Side effects? How much do you take? Do you like it? Was it the first one you tried? Did you have to try many to find one that you liked?
Avatar m tn ve compiled on realisation that my information on the side effects was flawed after discovering I was having other side effects than the body hair. We're all different and react differently, the list is just that a list of possible side effects. You may just have one or two, hopefully nobody can tick off every one ! Unless we know what they are . . . . . As for age being taken into consideration, check this link it does take age, fit frequency, etc etc http://www.seizure-journal.
Avatar n tn Google Dilantin side effects and Dilantin withdrawal.
Avatar f tn i have been on dilantin for over 25 years . i to have very bad mood swings and i just cant take any stress at all . my neuro is taking me off dilantin slowly. i take 400mg daily . my neuro told me dilantin will cause mood swings and cause me to be irritable and was hard on your body after being on them so long. i have started keppra and dropping 1 dilantin a month . i was told my moods will improve and i will start to think more clearly.
1252074 tn?1271541709 I was taking Topamax and Lamictal for several years, but because of insurance reasons I had to switch to Carbamazepine and Dilantin. I HATED IT!! it controlled the seizures but the side effects were horrible. I had tremmors in my hands, arms, feet, legs and eyes. I was dizzy and just felt drunk all the time. I could not be still. I was having to take it 3 times a day so by the time they side effects would start to calm down it would be time to take another round...
Avatar f tn This is a situation where you have to weigh the side effects against the risks of the disease. The sedation will be more acceptable than the seizures. Benign rolandic epilepsy is inherited. She does appear to have inherited it from you. It has a favorable outcome.
Avatar f tn I've been taking Dilantin for sleep seizures for 43 years. No problems before, but recently I'm having trouble making any decisions and I'm getting scatter-brained. What are the long-term effects of Dilantin?
3921209 tn?1348605095 The medications used to control seizures can cause side effects like the ones you describe. I would recommend consulting your Neurologist. Together, you and your Neurologist can weigh the pros and cons of taking Dilantin or possibly another medication.
1252074 tn?1271541709 s a good thing or a bad thing) He did say that I definitely do have Epilepsy, and he said something about changing my medication to a new drug on the market called I think he said Viramax? Note exactly sure, but he said it has less side effects than Dilantin and before he can even consider MS, he'll have to rule out that the Dilantin isn't part of the problem so getting me off that and onto a new med for awhile will aid in that, even though some of my symptoms may be irreversible.
327385 tn?1378360731 Very very sorry to hear about this. I've been on Dilantin for about 30 years, also started at 13 yo. and was on 400mg @ night. I went through the same issue a few years ago and the seizures suddenly began 20 mins after I got out of the car after a 3 hour drive. I tried several and none seemed to work for me. I tried Sodium Valproate, Tegretol and Topamax, but NONE of them worked as well as Dilantin. So they had me up to 800 mg of Dilantin and slowly brought me down to 500mg.
327385 tn?1378360731 how well has keppra worked controling your seizures and what side effects do you have? has the keppra helped your mood and stress level? has the keppra helped you lose weight and how long did it take you to get use to the med? thanks for all your help .
Avatar n tn I'm a 48 yr old black female who began having seizures 7-8 yrs ago. they have increased to about 1 time a week. I'm taking 750 mg of Keppra and Dilantin 100mg 2 x a day.
Avatar f tn Yes, I have. I had seizures in 1957 and then not again until 1983 {age 27}. I then began having only nocturnal seizures, knowing only of them if I chewed my jaw or injured myself on some piece of furniture near the bed. I too was started on Dilantin but now take Depakote & Phenobarbitol. When I began to have the grand mal seizures in the daytime my neurologist stopped me from driving. I have not had another seizure that I know of since I stopped working in 2003.
Avatar f tn new neuro weaning me to keppra, not sure if i like it.. but said dilantin was causing side effects (chest pain,, kidney probs) i'm starting to wonder if age is a factor, I'm 44, or perry menopause? even though my gyno says my hormone levels are not consistant with menopause..
327385 tn?1378360731 Dilantin is a good medication for focal seizures, but it has its side effects and there are medications with less side effects for long-term treatment of epilepsy.
Avatar n tn constipation; dizziness; headache; mild nervousness; nausea; trouble sleeping; or vomiting. (this link may be helpful: http://www.rxlist.com/dilantin-drug.htm). I hope this helps. Take care and do keep us posted.
1666769 tn?1303248079 Ok, I just had my very first seizure a few weeks back (I am 30 yo). As I was explained by my neurologist, the driving law in Texas is for 6 months SEIZURE FREE, it has nothing to do with the medication you are on (although certain anti-seizure meds can make you drowzy). I am in NO way an expert and still learning this all as I go as well but I will tell you that I was placed on Keppra 1000mg to start with (taking 500mg in am & 500mg in pm). I had terrible side effects from that dosage.
956521 tn?1246582112 The reason he stopped taking his meds is because the doctor put him on phenobarbital and he has a hard time getting up in the morning and getting around. A long time ago when we first met he was on Dilantin and I think I am going to ask the Dr. to put him back on it because that seemed to work the best for him and he just cant get used to the phenobarbital and he still gets the shakes.
506273 tn?1260138781 If concentration or level falls in blood, seizures are precipitated hence proper dose is must. Since when you are on dilantin? Any family history of seizures? Do you get tonic clonic or partial seizures?
Avatar f tn but my new neuro is weaning me off dilantin to keppraXR, because i was having what felt like chest seizures, awake the whole time, but would experience severe pain in my chest, that would start off subtile and peak at about 20-30 min after start, was told this was side affect of being on dilantin for too long, i supose its possible the vitamin D deficiency could have added to your problems, Dilantin does deplete vitamin D as well as vitamin B's.
327385 tn?1378360731 it wasent till 04 that the tumor was seen. i have had seizures for about 16 years. my neuro told me to stop taking my dilantin, so i did for 2 mnts.i have grandmal seizures. i had a seizure last nite that lasted 5min and my husband said i was out of it for about 10min.i did start my meds last nite.does me having a seizure prove the tumor wasent the cause? i allways have warning signs but last nite it hit so fast .my family doctor wants me off dilantin. she tells me it has bad side effects.
Avatar n tn how was dilantin for you re: side effects and adjusting to it? How old were you when you began dilantin. My daughter is having a hard time with keppra. I've been wondering about adding antidepressents to her regiments if the doctor says it's OK. Very tough to know what to do with our new diagnosis of generalized seizure disorder. She's 20.
Avatar m tn They took blood tests, and again she showed low levels of Dilantin. They did a CT scan and there were no signs of a stoke. They said she was having seizures based on her low Dilantin levels. The gave her two injections of Dilantin, she seemed fine and they sent her home. Now she seems fine again, although a little weak, dizzy, and tired, but pretty good for having three back to back episodes. We went to a follow up appointment with her general doctor on Monday.