Taking dilantin with milk
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It seems pretty basic if it is a Dilantin withdrawal, and relatively easy to control, but we are confused why she has stopped metabolizing the Dilantin (and she insists she never misses taking a dose). We are starting to be more involved in her health now that she is widowed and living with my family, and we obviously do not want her to have any additional seizures/strokes. We were just curious if the seizures could be MS related, and maybe after 20 years she is presenting another symptom.
I'm having the same problem with low levels. I've been taking Dilantin since 2005. I was toxic once and my dosage had to be lowered. But, now my levels are too low. I take Keppra and have had no side-effects. I'm also taking Gabapentin. I've had 2 seizures. My Neurologist told me that a person that has 1 seizure in their lifetime needs to take medication for the rest of their life. It's so scary. I hope everything turns out okay for you.
I've developed bad rashes with taking dilantin.
3 and they gave him a loading dose of 500mg. PO of dilantin, and 500mg. IV Dilantin. He is very regimented taking his Dilantin and does not miss doses.
And told him to take 400mgs. today.
I have a call in to our family Dr. and waiting for a return.
We were being seen by a Neurologist, but she abruptly cancelled my husbands January appt. and said she was leaving town for a month, and did not refer us to any other Dr. so we saw the family Dr. who is prescribing.
hi poppy, i have been taking dilantin for about 20yrs. my level stayed constant and never had problems. when the generic came out i took thosen within 1 week i started getting lite headed and feel like i was going to pass out. i had a grandmal seizure within 2 weeks of taking the generics. my neuro said the generic dident have every thing the name brand has. i cant take generics only name brand. my level was so low on the generics . i honestly believe the generics are useless.
Definitely make an appt with your neuro! You don't mention how long it's been since you last saw the neuro.
I was on Dilantin for 32 yrs.I actually had not seen a neuro for some yrs;my MD prescribed it along with other meds.But then when I started seeing a neuro for a different issue,he noticed the length of time I'd been on Dilantin.He talked to me about changing meds.He let me know it wouldn't be easy.
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.
ON THE SAME DAY I SAW MY NEUROLOGIST, WHO EXAMINED ME, SAID I WAS DOING FINE NEUROLOGICALLY SPEAKING, PUT ME ON 400MG OF DILANTIN, AND 200MG OF TOPOMAX. I ALREADY WAS TAKING 100MG OF TOPOMAX FOR MIGRAINE HEADACHES. HE TOLD ME IF I REMAINED SEIZURE FREE FOR ATLEAST SIX MONTHS, WE WOULD START TO GRADUALLY WITHDRAW ME FROM DILANTIN, AT THE PACE OF 100MG EVERY TWO WEEKS. I BEGAN THIS PROCESS ON MONDAY NIGHT. ON WEDNESDAY I BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE THESE SIDE EFFECTS, EACH DAY THEY INCREASED MORE.
I had a craniotomy in March due to an acute subdural hematoma (slip & fall). All the stars were aligned and I was able to receive medical care pretty quickly. Apparently, I am quite lucky to be here, and my neurosurgeon has my undying love! That being said, there are a few questions I had that I didn't think to ask him during my last visit, and my next one isn't for weeks. He has me weaning off the Dilantin (hooray-that's nasty stuff!).
Peggy - I have had trouble with Dilantin since September. Horrible side effects that progressively got worse. The I tired going onto the 30 mg kapseals. Still I don't feel right and I am not going to continue like this; if I can help it.
Thyroid hormones (including levothyroxine): Phenytoin may alter the metabolism of thyroid hormones, reducing its effect; there is limited documentation of this interaction, but monitoring should be considered.
AR-10 I am on 100mcg Levothyroxine sodium.
I was recently talking to someone who yrs ago had the same problem with a low Dilantin count.Her Dr even accused her of not taking her medication! But when she ended up in the hospital and was being given the medicine,that arguement would no longer suffice! Testing was done and she was told the med was "leaking" into other places.So your husband definitely needs to see his Dr! No home-doctoring!
I have a neighbor that was on it too long and she started having seizures more frequently and was hospitalized.They took her Dilantin level and accused her of not taking her meds.But it had started leaking into other places.They found that out while she was still in the hospital.
Now for my own experience.I wasn't always monitored properly;it was always easier to just dispense the med.
i started taking dilantin and im late for my period almost 4 weeks.
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.
(Docs used forcets when I was born and the soft spot never healed) Anyhow, I was tried on several anti-seizure meds. pheno with dilantin was one of them. The interns told Mom they had to slow my system down. 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.
We went to a doctor who gave him more tests for infection and everything came up negative. She put him on Dilantin (300mg) at night. He went 4 months without a seizure, then switched to the generic Dilantin and 2 weeks later had a partial seizure, then a tonic clonic seizure within 2 days, both at night while he was sleeping and again has no recollection. His Dilantin levels were low, he went back on the regular Dilantin and increased his dosage to 300mg in the am and 300mg at night.
He had a seizure yesterday after taking 12 50mg tablets in a 4 hour period. The doctors now have him on Dilantin, an anti-seizure medication and have scheduled an MRI & EEG. Before this episode he was taking up to 20 50mg tablets a day and is experiencing withdrawl. I want to get him into a detox program eventually, but would like to wait to find out the results of the MRI/EGG first. Can anyone suggest a safe way to 'step down' from this?
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