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Dilantin

(also known as Phenytoin)
Phenytoin sodium (marketed as Dilantin® in the USA and as Epanutin® in the UK, by Parke-Davis, now part of Pfizer) is a commonly used antiepileptic. It was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1953 for use in seizures. Phenytoin acts to damp the unwanted, runaway brain activity seen in seizure by reducing ... more at Wikipedia

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
Epilepsy & Seizures
608
66%
Brain Injury
12
83%
Trigeminal Neuralgia
4
75%
Brain / CNS Tumors
2
100%
Muscular Dystrophies
2
100%
Overall, 68% (650 Members) find Dilantin helpful
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Dilantin Reviews

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Cedar (Epilepsy & Seizures)
Worked for a while but am now switching to Keppra.
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epi55 (Epilepsy & Seizures)
I still take Dilantin and Lamictal which I find VERY HELPFUL
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Gemstarr (Epilepsy & Seizures)
The side effects were horrible and crippling at first, but now that my body has adjusted they are working really well.
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ZACHSMOMMIE (Epilepsy & Seizures)
DID NOT WORK AT ALL
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rettmominmaine (Epilepsy & Seizures)
Starting at 300mg's,to 500mgs,to 400mgs back to 300,now at 330mgs.I am starting to feel that my body is not absorbing it as it should.
Working / Worked
sickandtired72 (Epilepsy & Seizures)
ER Dr gave to me, but I switched to Trileptal when I saw a neuro.
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veera (Epilepsy & Seizures)
Have been on this for last two decades..life goes on...To over come seizures all you need is faith and courage.
bad side effects/ gums receding
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NesCrazy (Epilepsy & Seizures)
Keeping bouts under control. So far no side effects except for extremly groggy.
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HSTAR (Epilepsy & Seizures)
After taking only 2 doses of Keppra, he had a hard seizure each time. Discontinued use.
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: Anxiety connection to seizures & sores
    Thank you, Bon Temps. I needed to have someone other than myself to show this person that it is possible. Dilantin was prescribed, and unfortunate... [More]
  2. Discussion: Genetic Test @ Pain Clinics- SKEPTICAL
    It's bullsh*t. Plain and simple. My ability to metabolize half the drugs on the market is altered not by my DNA but by the fact I have been on Dilanti... [More]
  3. Discussion: 10 Types of Medications That Can Make You Feel Dep
    AARP Home » Health » Drugs & Supplements »10 Types of Medication... 10 Types of Medications That Can Make You Feel Depressed ... [More]
  4. Discussion: reflexology and epilepsy
    Hi Francess, Do you take Dilantin? Are you a Diabetic? Neuropathy pain and overall Neuropathy is something that usually happens to someone who has ha... [More]
  5. Discussion: DOES ANY ONE KNOW ABOUT MEDS
    hmm.. on the other hand of thought, there are some meds that can cause an increase of weight gain, such as Dilantin. [More]