dilantin uses and side effects

I'm not familiar with Tegretol.But as an epileptic,I took Dilantin for 32 yrs~~~way too long! Can't remember all the side effects;but do remember you have to have a CBC every 6 monthes due to the possible risk of leukemia.The main reason the neuro got me off of it was that Dilantin leaks into your body,building up in your organs.Wishing you the best in finding relief from nerve pain!

Hi could anyone please share with us the common side effects of dilantin and topomax? I just started 450mg a day of dilantin ( to be weened down to none in four weeks) and 25 mgs of topomax to be increased to 100 mgs for the rest of my life, I guess. ( for a siezure) I am a DIFFERENT person........... VERY depressed, tired, in a fog, eye sight seems to...

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.

I have a TSH of 0.24 and T4 of 1.04. I have been on Dilantin for 30 years. I have been on Thyroid replacement therapy for 18 years with monthly injection of B12. I have had extreme fatigue and chest pains. Seeing neurologist for medicine change and have be referred to endocrinologist. How concerned should I be? What tests should be given? Is this my pituitary gland?

t possibly cause these side effects (I looked it up only after about the 4th day on it and these are known side effects, but from much higher doses). So I'm wondering if it could be because of my other meds that this small amount is causing side effects? I just feel dumb saying I think it's causing all this when the dose is so small. Anyone else experience anything like this with tegretol? Should I give it more time?

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?

Google Dilantin side effects and Dilantin withdrawal.

My husband has is dilantin very low and I was wondering if he can increase his medication to 200 mg.I was also wondering why does that keep happening and what is the side effects for the dilantin.

My neurologist just informed me that Osteoporosis and shrinkage of the Cerebellum are very serious side effects for long term users of Dilantin. Does anyone know more about this? I've been taking 500mg of Dilantin for over 30 years since I was a teenager, and now I'm terribly worried. Not one of the neurologists had mentioned anything about this over the years, and now at 46, I've learned that I may have severe osteoporosis.

Facial rashes, night sweats and the closing of my throat. That is when I stopped using Bactrim. All other side effects are gone except for the closing of my throat that comes on and off, especially when I'm done eating. It's been going on for 2 weeks (since my last bactrim dose). It doesn't make my breathing or eating any difficult but is just very annoying. It stopped for 2 days and happened one late night, 2-3 hours after drinking alcohol.

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..

Well if it is a sudden change check your neurologist before thinking it's your meds...but gosh!

Acute alcohol consumption increases the availability of phenytoin (Dilantin) and the risk of drug-related side effects. Chronic drinking may decrease phenytoin availability, significantly reducing the patient's protection against epileptic seizures, even during a period of abstinence. Any form of alcohol, even beer is contraindicated for some time when you are weaned off dilantin. Sexual activity is an exertional activity which can cause exertional or sexual headache.

If you were my patient, I would advise you that you are probably suffering from a side effect of Dilantin, of aging and also of being American. All of these will make it more difficult for you to lose or maintain weight.

I had a seizure on the operating table and was paralyzed on my right side. So whenever I have a seizure I go paralyzed on my right side and it takes me about 3 minutes to talk again. I think the best medication to take is Depakote and Lamictal. I'm on both of them Lamictal 200 (morning and night) and Depakote 1000 (at night). Because I was on Trileptal and Dilantin. Dilantin made my gums swell so I had to have surgery on my gums. Hope this helps...

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.

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 .

With that low level of Dilantin and already stop Dilantin since 1 month ago, will it still cause any side affect with above symptoms? 2. Given those above set medication to resume for next 3 months, should it be ok or could it cause any other side affect, as we noticed some of above drugs could have others side affects? Appreciate your advice. Thanks a lot, Johan & family.

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...

Was just interested if anyone has had to transition from Dilantin to Lamictal and if they have had any side affects

emotional outbursts. My neurologist lowered me to 500mg at night only and so far the side effects have subsided... Now this has only been a little over a week so we will see how things go. I have not had another seizure but if I do, we will have to adjust meds... I know every person is differnt.. I feel your pain when it comes to the interuption in your job. My job requires me to drive (external marketing) and that has really made things hard for me.

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..

I took 2 old, and 1 new for about a month, then 2 new and 1 old, and am now on 3 new dilantin 100mg. every day. I have been on this for about 2 weeks, and I have not had any problem at all. I do feel kinda nervous about it, though, and never leave home without my medical card in my wallet. (something I never even had to think about with the old dilantin). How about you? Are you on the new capsules? If so, how are you doing?

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.

Mom told them about some situations that occurred and they put me on regular dilantin, tegretol and 10mg of valium. Sure I still slept alot, but I knew when I was going to sleep. Like the Doctor said you have the weigh the good with the bad. When the meds stops the seizures, she'll come around. I did. I hope this helps!!!.... Your Friend!

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.

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