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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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