Dilantin and migraines

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508033 tn?1211889477 I have been going through seizures since I was 12yrs. and now I'm 54. At first they were bad seizures and my neur. but me on dilantin and other meds. and then as I was growing up they would be daily and then they experment with my med levels and they got my seizures down to a couple a week. When I was about 34 I moved and had to go to another neur. and he took all kinds of test and a MRI.
327385 tn?1378360731 i have been diagnosed with chronic daily migraines/ icepick migraines/ cluster migraines. i take dilantin for grandmal seizures and gabapentin for migraines and a imatrex shot for clusters. i have been on these meds for over 6mnts. any ideas on why im starting to stay dizzy and passing out? please help im getting worried !! my blood pressure is allways been normal and very good.
Avatar f tn i just started taking dilantin and im 4 weeks late for my peiod and not pregnant
Avatar f tn i started taking dilantin and im late for my period almost 4 weeks.
Avatar n tn 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?
2015036 tn?1332997788 My doctor wanted me to start with the Dilantin first, but then I read that bone-thinning and excess facial hair can be the some of the side effects. (So, I'm going with Tegretol.) I had no idea about the risk of leukemia! Are you okay?
1252074 tn?1271541709 Also, some of the symptoms I have, I had before I was placed on Dilantin, and he just ignored that. Keeps wanting to blame everyone of my symptoms on the Dilantin Therapy. I called my primary care physician office and asked them to get me a referral to the MSU neurology clinic. I just don't feel comfortable about this medication change, and I don't feel that it's just the "dilantin" that's causing all of my ailments.
3921209 tn?1348605095 I would recommend consulting your Neurologist. Together, you and your Neurologist can weigh the pros and cons of taking Dilantin or possibly another medication.
Avatar n tn old has had a seizure, he had something like small episodes, but was told he had migraines, silent migraines etc. Well now he has had the worst seizure of all, and he doesn't have a job, no insurance, can't get help anywhere. please can you tell me what can be done. he is on dilantin, 100mg, 4 times a day. I am afraid of what might happen to him, I don't know what needs to be done.
Avatar m tn she takes phenytek (a concentrated version of dilantin) , coumadin, zocor,and was given metropolol for her ocular migraines. she complains also of cloudy vision. she is 48 years old.some days her vision can be clear as a bell.and her eyes are very sensitive ti light. she says whenever she looks out the window on a sunny day. it looks "white". she was also told she has little cataracts in each eye, but the dr said no big deal they shouldnt be a problem for now.
Avatar f tn 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.
Avatar f tn 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. my neuro told me dilantin does slow your thinking and leaves you in a fog.
Avatar m tn Right now I am actually on Keppra and Topamax and they have both kept me seizure free for over 3+ years and I have no side effects. My memory isn't that great but I'm not sure I can blame the drugs. The two of those as a combo, for me, are wonderful!
Avatar f tn it can also cause nystagmus, signs of cerebellar problems like ataxia. Apart from these it can also cause swollen gums and lips and easy bruising and bleeding. Hope this helps!
Avatar n tn 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?
Avatar n tn The first time my wife ever had a symptom was when she first found out she was pregnant. They said she was having seizures. An MRI and EEG came back normal and the "spells" went away. After she had the baby and start having menstral cycles again the "spells" came back, only this time with bad headaches. Another EEG and MRI came back okay. She has been on seizure medication for 3 months and she still gets these spells.
Avatar n tn 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.
Avatar n tn Two meta-analyses (an analytic study combining the results of several clinical trials) done by Sirven, et al (2004) and Tremont-Lukats, et al (2008) showed no benefit to giving anti-epileptic drugs in general, and Dilantin in particular, to patients with brain tumors in order to prevent an initial seizure. Your husband may have an option not to take Dilantin since there's no difference in outcome. You can check out the articles yourself: www.mayoclinicproceedings.
1924139 tn?1322798705 From my experience no but people do grow out of it if they are lucky enough our healed from it. I was on Dilantin, Phenobarbital and Lamictal three years ago. My Dr took me off of Dilantin and no more problems. I was on Dilantin over twenty years and i was scared. Let me know what happens because depending on your dosage you would be off of it or almost by now. I wish you the best.
542332 tn?1214592336 My neurosurgeon has me changing from neurontin to dilantin and I think the dilantin may be helping; my pain level has decreased yesterday and today. I will see him again on July 7 and hopefully I will be able to report a good response to the dilantin. If the drugs do not work then he wants to try injection of glycerol. I will post again after my next visit with my neurosurgeon.
Avatar f tn I am on 500mg Dilantin daily as a seizure maintenance drug which works fine. I'm also on 100mg topomax daily as a migraine maintenance drug. I've run out of my Dilantin and want to know how many topomax would be the equivalent temporary substitution for Dilantin?
Avatar f tn 2 and I take the correct dosage my doctor prescribed of 400 MG a day. 200 in the morning and 200 at night. My doctor thinks I am not taking my Dilantin and I cannot convince him otherwise!!! I don't know what to do or where to find any information about it. Would appreciate any information, please.