What is the drug dilantin used for
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I have no idea if you can. I really think this is a question for your doctor.
According to my Lippincott nursing drug book, Phenytoin (Dilantin) may decrease the effect of the steroid when used together. Therefore the steroid dosage would be adjusted according to what your physician prescribes. It does also state that prednisone is used cautiously in patients with history or seizures. There is nothing specific about those anticonvulsant med levels being affected. But I'm sure your physician will be monitoring you carefully.
drug of benzo family can be used to control seizures, especially Klonopin. and Klonopin can be used for any type of epilepsia, and it is safe to take Klonopin when you have to stop taking some antiepilepisa drugs for some reason. but I don't recommend you eat more than 3 types of antiepilepsia drug, because the interaction between these drug reduce their effects.
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.
Hello Dear,
Stopping Dilantin quickly is not recommended. Although Dilantin is not addicting and is not likely to be abused, stopping it too quickly can cause seizures to worsen.
Dilantin Withdrawal Symptoms
The most significant Dilantin withdrawal symptom is a seizure. Suddenly stopping Dilantin can increase your risk of seizures These seizures can be especially severe and very difficult to control.
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 researched and spoken with my doctor about it and was told that after taking Dilantin for so long the liver, for the lack of a better way of describing it, builds up a tolerance to the medication and hypermetabolize it. This causes a low level but is often blamed on non-compliance. I guess the solution is to change the medication regimen to something easier on the liver.
While I was having the EEG, I had one of these spells. I told the technician at the time that this is what I was talking about. The neurologist said the episode on the EEG showed I fell asleep. He refused to order a new Dilantin level check. He said if I wasn't having seizures, I was within range and did an eye movement test and said I wasn't toxic.
I have been on the generic Dilantin for years rather than the name brand.
At 18 months of age, he is right at the beginning of the prime age for idiopathic epilepsy to appear. It usually affects dogs for the first time between the ages of 18 months to about 3 years.
It usually takes a while for them to get used to the effects of the anti-seizure medication, and until they do, they do appear to be very drowsy and out of it. Your dog should adjust to his medication within about a month. If he doesn't, you should talk to your vet about adjusting his dosage.
and since she is now fallen ,you need to make sure the home is safe like you would for a baby. Use the back burns on the stove, so if she was to fall into the stove she would be less likely to her burnt.
and with having that many seizures every day is she sleeping a lot?
Because the seem to make you sleepy after you have them.
hope and pray that your mom and your family are doing better.
On the other hand, you are seizure-free for a long time. It is very rare indeed for the seizures to return. You will have to avoid triggers. Dilantin also has its own side effect profile.
You can discuss with your neurologist about your chances of getting a seizure in the future. I would say, they are minimal.
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.
However, you can discuss with her neurologist and ask for a change. Another drug which is commonly used in this setting is phenytoin or Dilantin. Maybe you can start this with your mother, but this also has side effects and hence may not suit her. Please do not start any medication without consulting her doctor.
Take care!
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