Seizure medications phenytoin

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Avatar m tn In a small study, phenytoin-induced seizures occurred most often in patients with serum phenytoin concentrations of 50 mcg/ml or higher.[393] Peripheral neuropathy, usually occurring weeks to months after drug initiation, has also been reported in patients receiving phenytoin. A single case report describes the onset of neuropathy within a few hours of drug administration.[9780] Adverse GI effects of phenytoin therapy include nausea/vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, and anorexia.
Avatar m tn Hi there, i had a brain injury in feb and havent had any seizures yet but i was told in order to get back to driving/work etc i might have to take an anti-seizure medication. What medications are there? And i was told by someone else that they will slow down my recovery. because they are stimulants? in what way would they slow it down?
Avatar f tn my 16 yr old son who suffers from autism cerebral palsey ocd servere to profound hearing loss and epilepsy has suffered 3 seizures in 2 weeks, 1 tonic seizure may 2, 1 grand mal may 7 and 1 grand mal may 17. he is now taking 1000mg depakote. his depakote level is 105 (he weighs 98 lbs) since his last seizure on may 17 he now cries for hours before he falls asleep, and wakes during the night crying. i think his meds r affecting him. can u please give me an idea to help him?
Avatar f tn 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.
Avatar n tn 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..
Avatar f tn My neurologist wants me off Dilantin because of bone loss and possible cerebella(sp) can develop - I have been taking Dilantin since I was a teenager - I am now 66 - my level runs around 13 - I take 330mg a day - I also take calcium 1200 with d3, magnesium, and multi vit.
Avatar n tn Moban® brand of molindone hydrochloride contains calcium ions which interfere with the absorption of phenytoin. Ingestion times of phenytoin and antacid preparations containing calcium should be staggered in patients with low serum phenytoin levels to prevent absorption problems”. Taken from http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/phenyt_od.htm Our population is divided into 4 type of metabolizers ranging from rapid to slow metabolizers depending upon the speed of elimination of drug from body.
Avatar n tn * phenytoin (Dilantin), * valproic acid (Depakote, Depakote ER, Depakene, Depacon), * carbamazepine (Tegretol, Tegretol XR, Equertro), and * phenobarbital Antibiotics such as: * tetracyclines, [for example, tetracycline (Achromycin)] * sulfonamides, * isoniazid (INH) (Nydrazid, Laniazid) * sulfamethoxazole (Gantanol), * trimethoprim (Trimpex; Proloprim, Primsol) * nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin; Furadantin; Macrobid), * fluconazole (Diflucan
Avatar f tn I think the best person to ask this question to would be your pharmacist. They are typically very knowledgeable about how medications interact with one another. Normally, when you get you rscripts filled (so long as you're using the same pharmacy for all of them), their computers will automatically check for interactions, but if you're just doing research on the possible interactions (or use different pharmacies), just give them a call.
Avatar f tn There have been some reports in the past few years of anti-seizure meds such as phenytoin causing reduced bone mineral density and increased non-traumatic fractures over the long term. Perhaps this is what you are thinking of?
Avatar m tn I am a 25yr old male. I have had a case of seizure only once. The doctors advised me to undergo radio surgery as a small AVM was diagnosed in the left parietal lobe in my brain. I have been prescribed Eptoin 100mg thrice a day. I plan to go under radio surgery after a few months. 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?
Avatar n tn Surprisingly, much of the literature has focused on the effects of anticonvulsant therapy on intrinsic thyroid function rather than the converse. Such medications as carbamazepine and phenytoin have been shown to displace thyroxine from plasma protein-binding sites and potentially increase its clearance. Free thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) will be increased, while serum T4 and T3 levels will be decreased.
Avatar m tn t had a seizure for 6 yrs. but, when I got completely off the medicine I had a full blown seizure from it. Either way I'm stuck on this medication and I'm very worried from the side effects it say it has for prolonged user. I've been told memory loss, osteoporosis and liver disease. I told my doctor that this medication would be the cause of my death. If anyone know's of any other medication that works good in place of Dilantin please let me know.
639491 tn?1223059290 It is important to differentiate these type of migraines from brain tumors, stroke and seizure disorder. Medications kike Beta blockers, calcium channel blockers and Topamax are used to control these type of migraines.
1559533 tn?1308948561 Yes, anti-seizure medications (Tegretol, Gabapentin, Lyrica, etc) are used to treat neuropathic pain (things like Trigeminal Neuralgia or Dysthesias.) They can also be used to treat seizure disorders. They did not seem to effect my diagnosis. They did not effect my neuro exams, MRI, VEP, LP, etc.
2030686 tn?1351688548 I remember the gastro saying I needed to be seizure free for so long b4 I can tx. Does anybody know why this is? Will the medications lower my seizure threshold even more? My reg dr put in a call to the neuro after I had a few seizures this weekend and she put me on Keppra.
Avatar m tn its been 8 months since my mothers TBI- she had a seizure yesterday-she has been off keppra for 1 1/2 months-the side effects of keppra are aweful-they ask her questions and wonder why she is out of it and doesn't know her last name-(after they gave her keppra in the hospital) what can she take that is less evasive to her health and recovery??
Avatar f tn Decision regarding continuation of phenytoin depends on MRI finding,initial indication for which it was started and seizure frequency.Consult the neurologist who has started this,he can decide wether to contiue or to stop it.
Avatar f tn hi my husband is 46,he had a heart attack a week ago,thy tryed 2 wake him after a couple days but he started having seizeurs,thy said he has bad brain damage,he is on 4 medications for his seizures,his eyes still respond,he is breathing on his own,he is passing urine and his bowls are working,he seems to have seizures more when people touch him,i just dont no where to go from here,the doctors are giving up on him,but i want to explore every avenue,he has had a brain scan,but i was wondering if t
Avatar n tn The latter 3 were originally developed as a treatment for seizures but have been found very useful in TN. Other less commonly used medications include phenytoin (dilantin), a seizure medication, and antidepressants such as cymbalta. Often, more than one drug is necessary to control the symptoms, such that several drugs may be prescribed at once. In your daughter, it may be possible that as the tumor responds to the radiation that her symptoms will improve.
Avatar f tn Have you had seizures before, are you medicated for them, has any change in the medication (type or dose or have you been prescribed something in addition to your usual meds after the seizure) occurred since your recent seizure, were you engaged in activities before your seizure that may have contributed to its occurrence (drinking alcohol, energy drinks, supplements, taking new over-the-counter medications, recreational drugs, etc.).