Dilantin Forums (Page 3)

Does anyone know whether there are long term effects from Dilantin or whether there is any current research looking into this? ## I've taken it for 50 years combined with phenobarb. Gums are puffy (only a dentist notices) and they may bleed during a dental cleaning. I go in ever 3 months instead of 6. It seems to chill you out and associates may comment that you are really layed back. I think there are much newer meds for the same thing. Phizer used to combine Dilantin with Phenobarb which was super convenient. Now you have to carry the kapseals (capsuls) and tabs of phenobarb. Might check into bone weakening but take OTC vitamin C and D. ## Dilantin contains the active ingredient Phenytoin, and is commonly used to treat epilepsy. Some long term usage effects associated with it can ...

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is dilanten used for depression ## Dilantin is a commonly used antiepileptic. Dilantin aids in seizures; it is also an option in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia as well as certain cardiac arrhythmias. You can view a more detailed description of the drug, by clicking on the link below... If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can further assist you.

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my husband had a stroke ## The Stroke may be a part of the problem. If your husband recently began taking Dilantin, it may be a matter of not finding the correct dosage for his body and particular needs. I began taking Dilantin when I was a child. I felt weird! It took a little time for my body to get used to the drug, and for the doctors to find the right dosage. During my years 16-32 I no longer took Dilantin. As a young adult the seizure activity returned. Starting the regular dosage of Dilantin I felt like a ZOMBIE. It took a little while for my body & brain to adjust to Dilantin again. It is frustrating to a patient, feeling like they are living in two worlds at one time. Laugh when you can, it's good medicine! Count your blessings! ## March 17,my husband was put on dilanti...

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I'm presently taking lamictol and dilantin. I'm trying to go off lamictol because of swelling of the left side of face and white head's on face. I've been on it over four years and it hasn't controled my seizures. I'm on dilantim because many year's back I took it and I was in control. Presently, it hasn't made any changes on the seisures. I'm looking for a medication that will control the seisures, with the amount of side effect's.

Is a side effect of DILANTA a sore mouth and swollen tongue ## Common side effects while taking Dilantin are dizziness, constipation, headache, , nausea, difficulty sleeping, weight changes, and vomiting. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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