Can anyone help me on this question?

2 Sep 2009

30 Jul 2011

unfortunately it is terrible that a medication's side effect can cause you to need another medication for the previous medication. i'm sorry you ended up in this situation.

31 Jul 2011

Most medication we take have some residual effect that is passed through the liver so this is always a concern. As you eventually had brain surgery I assume you were on a cocktail of various seizure meds as usually surgery is not considered unless one fails on at least 3 meds. I am not sure if the dilantin alone is the cause. Perhaps the liver will correct itself over time. What are your doctors telling you about this? I do know that it does not affect everyone as I had a distant cousin who was on dilatin as a child and for the rest of his life. He recently died in his 80's but it wasn't as a result of the seizures or liver failure.
I am sure we would all like to be kept updated as liver problems could affect many epileptics who are on seizure meds for a long time.Did the surgery get your seizures under control and are you still on meds? Best wishes

27 Jan 2012

i get checked annually, i know on my particular medicine they run a certain blood test to see if acid levels are in check every so ofetn, do they run tests every so ofetn to see if things are in check, i'm sure as we get older , changes are expected, just make sure u get to the doctor for checkups or you wont see the signals your body is telling you, like its time to switch to another medicine, which isn't fun, but someitmes is necessary. I'm 46 and have had to switch four times because my body gets smart or something and doses have to be increased until they dont work anymore, not sure, i'm confused, not a doctor, ask yours, if your not getting the answers you want, dont be afraid to switch, i have the best luck by getting referrals from trusted co-workers, friends and family. good luck, best wishes... celty