phenytoin for depression

Folic acid supplementation in folate-deficient patients with epilepsy changes the pharmacokinetics of phenytoin, usually leading to lower serum phenytoin concentrations and possible seizure breakthrough..." It however says that initiation of Folic acid and phenytoin together is beneficial. Since you can't go back and start all over again, you can take a small dose. It has been observed that as los as 1mg dose can perturb phenytoin’s levels, You may take doses lower than 1mg/day.

Combining fluoxetine or paroxetine with phenytoin can also lead to increased phenytoin side effects and reduce blood levels of paroxetine. You really need to discuss the potential drug interactions with your own doctor.

s car since 3 weeks he is a diabetic he spent 3 days at hospital, after we came back from hospital he finds difficulty’s to find the words, when he wakes up every morning he has headache for a while he is on a medication called Epaunutin 100mg every 8h, I wonder for how long he will be back to normal?

My husband diagnosed with Temperol Lobe Epilepsy with generalized seizures last October, had his 3rd seizure yesterday at 5:30a.m. while sleeping. He has been on Dilantin 100mg. t.i.d. since Novemeber. (Had his 1st seizure July 07, then Oct. 07.) He had a dilantin level in January WNL. (between 10 and 20) We went to the ER yesterday his dilantin level was 3.3 and they gave him a loading dose of 500mg. PO of dilantin, and 500mg. IV Dilantin.

Thank you for your question, you are relatively fine with Phenytoin and the seizure episodes in a form of lack of speech are the residue of a generalized type seizure. I don’t have a full description of your consciousness during the lack of speech episodes to decide whether this start is a partial epilepsy which can continue in a generalized or it is a generalized one from the first moment..

I have been taking Eptoin for the last 3 months. I have gained around 5kg of weight since then. I feel dizzy and I believe my energy levels have gone down. I want to know, are these the side effects of Eptoin? Should the consumption of Alcohol strictly be avoided or a few drinks occasionally in social gathering will not do any harm?

Most of these medications (diazepam, lamotrigene, phenytoin, diazepam etc) cause dizziness, drowsiness, depression etc and generally people on these drugs are asked to avoid driving. Sometimes these drugs are prescribed if you are having headaches and tremors following head injury. These drugs are not stimulants. Infact they depress the high stimulant activity of the brain.

During those times I had not yet been diagnosed and was able to go back to life like normal, however after the diagnosis and being on phenytoin and switching to oxcarbazepine i am feeling awful. Dizzy, nauseated, moody, extremely tired, severe headaches that come and go. All i get from my Neurologist is these are side effects that will eventually go away. Because i never know when these symptoms will come on too strong I have missed a lot of days at work during my probation period.

I totally forgot to tell you that he is on Phenytoin 100mg once daily. Can this be continued and taken for a long period of time? Thank you doctor once again for your immediate reply.

I have been battling the dizziness, pressure, off balance feeling for some time now, I notice there are other post on here, I was admitted to the hospital with a low heart rate (45) resting.

Addition of other antiepileptic drugs like phenytoin,lamotrigene and sedatives will be helpful for controll of his night symptoms.

when they come, jump up and yell or go jogging, do somthing that takes a burst of energy, get angry my friend! run hard like there is no tommorow, or even go for a walk if you cant run.

drugs like gabapentin, phenytoin are used for hemifacial spasm. Other options are botulinum injections and microvascular decompression surgery. Hope this helps. Take care.

ve heard of that might help with the itch are trying the over the counter antihistamines or antihistamine hydroxyzine (Atarax), anticonvulsants (e.g. gabapentin, carbamazepine, phenytoin), antidepressants (e.g. amitriptyline, paroxetine, mirtazapine), and even Pregabelin (Lyrica)....

A few weeks ago I woke up with yellow crust on the corner of my lips and it went away in 2 days, and today I woke up and it's in the exact same spot again except a little more then before. It doesn't hurt or itch, it feels like my lips are very very dry. I don't smoke, I have grandmal seizures and my medication is phenytoin and kepra but I didn't read anywhere that would be a side effect so I'm worried this could be a STD or something.

Since your frequency of seizures has increased you need to have a fresh evaluation of your neurological function clinically, with a recent MRI brain and an EEG. The antiepileptic drugs need to be checked for a dosage modulation, assessment of adverse effects due to chronic usage over years like megaloblastic anemia, gingival hypertrophu and osteomalacia with phenytoin. Take care.

It certainly seems like the drug for me! How long should I be on this pre and post op to help prevent seizures? I am due for a craniotomy shortly. Once again, thanks for all your help. My neurosurgeon didn't like me asking these questions.

i have my right eye and left head just above my ear twitching for last months . i dont know why . can any one explan please i am very worried and it is constant.

i can only take ibuprofen , but my level as of llast week was 10. i have took dilantin for many years and this problem has just started for me to. im trying to get my level to stay normal to. i will check out the site that becky found to.

Were you just told it was one seizure or SEVERAL! To me it sounds as if you had Status Epilepticus cos one general seizure lasts about 3 mins not 40 mins. Im just going by what I had a few years ago because I had 23 seizures continuously. The Medical Staff thought I was dead. Ive also had it twice more but not so many. If I was you I would see yr GP and insist on seeing a Neurologist at yr nearest hospital and explain whats happened, and insist on how to help your situation.

That advice makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. There is no reason for an epileptic to avoid medications prescribed by his or her physician, either by brand name or generic form. There is no difference except for an advertising campaign.

Since I have no seizure doctor at the time, does anyone know if Depakote taking for seizure control can cause parahyperthyroidism.

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.

The physician may half the dosage for about 2 weeks and if you are stable may further halve it for next 2 weeks and gradually stop it. You need to be prepared for any possible adverse reactions. Our seizures may return, increase or worsen as you stop this. Your blood sugar may need monitoring esp. if you are a diabetic since phenytoin can affect your blood sugar levels particularly on stopping the medication. Hence it is advisable to withdraw the drug only under medical supervision. Take care.

Phenytoin for depression

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