Dilantin Level Came Back At 29.6

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Been on Dilantin since 1978. Last May my level was 17. Now came back at a whopping 29.6 which has worried me. Take 300mg day with an extra pill taken twice a week to avoid break through seizures. Hoping that if I stop the extra 2 pills that will be the only change needed. Anyone been taking Dilantin for this long and had issues with levels?

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Update: stopped the 2 extra pills and a week later, levels at 19.6 which is acceptable.

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I am very glad that lowering your dose has helped, as having levels that are too high can lead to side effects, such as unsteadiness, involuntary jerky movements, nystagmus, tremors, and seizures.

Ref: Dilantin Overdose Information

How are you feeling? Have you experienced any breakthrough seizures since stopping the extra doses?

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Go to Keppra very soon Dilitian did me no good. 500mg 250mg pm no sz in over 12 yrs

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