User Reviews for Phenytoin

Dilantin (phenytoin) for Seizures: I took dilantin to control grand mal seizures for close to forty years. It worked fairly well for me but is caused peripheral neuropathy in my feet and I had to change to Neurontin which has worked just as well. This adverse reaction was not mentioned to me until it was too late and the nerve damage is irreversible.

Dilantin (phenytoin) for Seizures: I have been on Dilantin for over a decade and doing really well until recently. If you are experiencing troubles with the new Dilantin you may want to look at what others are saying on the Epilepsy Foundation's forum.

Dilantin (phenytoin) for Seizures: I have been taking Dilantin to control grand mal seizures for about 16 years now. It works very well for me. However, I recently learned that prolonged use can result in a higher risk of osteoporosis. Since women in my family three generations back have all had this condition, I'm now concerned about my bones and the continuation of this medication.

Dilantin (phenytoin) for Seizures: I have been taking dilantin for 3 weeks now and I have experienced most of the side effects including the more serious ones such as fever, hives, loss of balance and swollen, very tender gums. I went to emergency 2 nights ago with skin rashes, painful gums and painful eyes. The doctor checked my blood and dilantin levels and said it was completely normal. She told me to take benadryl as it was an allergy to something else. I still believe it might be an allergy to dilantin.

Dilantin (phenytoin) for Seizures: I have ben taking this various doses of Dilantin for over 40 years. Although not perfect, it controls my seizures well. However, since menopause I have noticed a gradual increase of phenotin levels in my blood and therefore need to have regular checks. It is difficult to know whether I am under-dosed or over-dosed as my symptoms are similar for both.

Dilantin (phenytoin) for Anxiety: I use 100mg once a day to control anxiety. It works well. People at work have noticed I am much calmer at work.

Dilantin (phenytoin) for Seizures: I have been using dilantin since I was 15 years old and have had no side affects. I am 42 years old now. I thank god because I have grown out of most of my seizures.

Dilantin (phenytoin) for Seizures: I am 31 years old and have been taking dilantin since I was 14 years old. It works very well for me and the only time I ever had any complications is when I have gone more than 1 day without taking it. I suggest a days of the week pill holder to anybody that has a problem remembering to take their meds.

Dilantin (phenytoin) for Seizures: I'm 52 years old and had a Grand Mal 4 years ago and have been taking Dilantin since without incidence. No side effects. The medicine is effective and relatively affordable.

Dilantin (phenytoin) for Seizures: I have tried several anti-convulsant medicines, even, had combinations before. Dilantin provides better result for me among all. There were few false side effects like rashes, constipations, nausea and dizziness but it really depends on what you have eaten. Just make sure that you get a regular dilantin assay for your safety. I think, it really depends on what kind of seizure and how your body reacts to medicines.

Dilantin (phenytoin) for Anxiety: My doctor prescribed Dilantin for anxiety and depression. It seems to work just about 60 to 70% of the time for both conditions. Other times I can't really tell the difference. I use 1 or 2 - 100 mg Capsule(s) a day or only as needed. I like that it is not habit forming and tolerance is not built up. Side effects need to be looked at, although I don't experience any serious adverse effects. Extra Vitamin B-12 and Folic Acid needs to be taken while taking Dilantin because it may cause a deficiency with these nutrients.

Dilantin (phenytoin) for Seizures: I have been on dilantin since I was about 17. It has been working a lot better than the depekene I was taking before. When I was pregnant and started to gain a lot of weight, My doctor had to increase the dose. I am 31 now and my seizures are very well controled while on dilantin.

phenytoin for Seizures: I've been taking 3 100mg Dilantin Kapseals since 1985 and it seems I am fine. Never again a seizure. My health care plan informs me that these are no longer made. They are prescribing generic phenytoin as similar. I'd understood the generic were not quite as good. Perhaps due to the fact they must be taken three times a day.

Dilantin (phenytoin) for Epilepsy: I have had seizures for 40 years. I started on Dilantin and phenobarbital. I had breakthroughs with petit mal seizures, but my grand mals were controlled. When I became pregnant they stopped the phenobarbitol and started me on tegretol. I had more seizures, petit mal and partial complex. Finally a new doctor started me on phenobarbital again with the Dilantin and Tegretol and I rarely have any seizures. When I do they are only petit mal and last only a minute or so.

Dilantin (phenytoin) for Epilepsy: It is a miracle drug and it works fantastically.

Dilantin (phenytoin) for Epilepsy: I've been on Dilantin since 1979 and have not had any issues or seizures.

Dilantin (phenytoin) for Epilepsy: It was okay, I took it for 15 years then they changed it 2 years ago and I cannot take it anymore.

Phenytek (phenytoin) for Seizures: I have been on this medicine for almosy 6 years. I have not had any side effects as of yet. I am monitored by my doctor every 6 months. This medicine has changed my life I was not able to do things such as drvie or even work. Since on the meds I have been seizure free and living my life.

Dilantin (phenytoin) for Epilepsy: I have been using dilantin for my epilesy for about 38 years now, it has been an excellent drug that has been used other than the swelling of the gums. I have also had 3 children, which our doctors in our town freaked out about while being on medicine. I think they were very happy when the pregnancy ended. But my babies were all healthy babies and I did breast feed.

Dilantin (phenytoin) for Seizures: I think I might be allergic to this medicine as I had the hives in the evening from my scalp down.

Dilantin (phenytoin) for Seizures: Works fast and was effective for me, but the side effects left me in never-never land. Could not think straight, had no short-term memory, was dizzy, and had no sense of time. Good Luck and keep trying till you find one that works for you.

Dilantin (phenytoin) for Epilepsy: I've been on Dilantin for about 20 years and it works for me.

Dilantin (phenytoin) for Seizures: I experienced Stevens Johnson Syndrome when I first started taking this drug. It took 3 months of high doses of prednisone to recover.

Dilantin (phenytoin) for Seizures: I am a 47 year old male with seizure disorder/Epilepsy. I had my first Grand Mal seizure at 28. Since then I have been taking Dilantin 100mg 3 times a day. At first (the first 3 months I experienced unbearable side effects lightheadedness, etc.) so my doctor changed me to Keppra. The cost of Keppra was way to expensive so I went back on Dilantin. After several more months my body got used to it and I started having zero side effects . After taking it now for 19 years I NEVER have seizures whatsoever but I never miss a dose. 100 mg 3 times a day. I think it is a wonderful medicine and is very inexpensive.

Dilantin (phenytoin) for Trigeminal Neuralgia: I have been on this medication for years. I do not take it on a daily basis. When pain pills do not work so good I take a Dilantin to help stop the pain. I have found if you take any of the medications for this disorder your body gets used to it and have to up the dose. I also take Ativan at night if I am not able to sleep because of pain and do not take it every night because my body will get used to it. This is the worst thing I think a person can get and have to live with because it is like getting beat in the face everyday all day long. Oh and do not have your tooth pulled thinking it will get better ... because I have pulled all mine and still have the same pain.