Dilantin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

Dilantin has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 71 reviews on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 18% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Dilantin

Sanos...
October 13, 2009

For Seizures "This medication was prescribed to me as a 37 year old cancer patient due to having suffered 3 seizures over the summer all of them grand mal seizures. Presently taking this medication without side effects (aside from being a bit slow in action)."

10 / 10

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Groov...
Taken for 10 years or more
July 12, 2021

For Epilepsy "I was diagnosed with epilepsy in 1971. Have taken Dilantin for 50 years and have been seizure-free for the last 17. However, my doctor is weaning me off the Dilantin and onto Keppra because I am starting Harvoni for Hepatitis C and Dilantin is contraindicated. I am quite scared that I will experience breakthrough seizures, but my doctor will not allow me to take life-saving Harvoni without starting the Keppra. :("

9 / 10

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Johnbo
Taken for 10 years or more
April 19, 2021

For Seizures "In 1992 (I was 26) I had my 1st seizure while I was asleep and after a couple more I was put on Dilantin, 300 mg at bed time. About 10 years later I started having what are called deja vu's and now take oxcarbazepine, 600 mg in the morning and 600 mg with the Dilantin at night. Dilantin has helped me have a great life, (last seizure about 10 years ago) Has anyone else had these issues?"

8 / 10

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katie...
March 9, 2008

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."

10 / 10

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Wendas
Taken for 5 to 10 years
December 3, 2019

For Epilepsy "Dilantin worked for my epilepsy and the side affects are not bad, they go away and if you have a high metab you will have high Dilantin levels even when you take it the right way, you just need to find your dose"

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55bar...
Taken for 10 years or more
May 1, 2021

For Seizures "On Dilantin extended plus phenobarbital for 47 years for seizures. Not an episode for 38 years. Requires regular check of blood level with adjustment when elevated. Excellent dental hygiene important. Bone loss after long term use with moderate anemia. These effects worth it for total control of episodes. Specialist prescribes brand only due to efficacy."

9 / 10

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Anonymous
August 10, 2008

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."

10 / 10

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riggles
August 30, 2007

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."

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Anonymous
May 31, 2010

For Trigeminal Neuralgia "Very effective for Trigeminal Neuralgia for past 2 years at 500mg daily. Not so great now, so I must have built tolerance to it, as I'm having daily bouts of pain again."

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SANJA...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
July 9, 2012

For Seizures "I am on 300 mgs of Dilantin one day and 400 mg the next day. Unfortunately, the day I take 400 mg I do not get the full sound sleep at night. What are the experiences of others?"

9 / 10

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msbarch
October 16, 2009

For Trigeminal Neuralgia "Stops the pain but makes me too dizzy to function. My doctor also doesn't like the long term effects on the cerebellum."

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JoeM
February 8, 2009

For Epilepsy "I've been on Dilantin since 1979 and have not had any issues or seizures."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
April 5, 2008

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."

10 / 10

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almost...
May 13, 2010

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. "

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Anonymous
October 17, 2009

For Seizures "I think I might be allergic to this medicine as I had the hives in the evening from my scalp down. "

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Arabe...
September 25, 2013

For Seizures "I have been taking Dilantin for about two weeks and so far no problems, hopefully I won't have any."

9 / 10

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ZHM
Taken for 1 to 6 months
November 12, 2023

For Seizures "This medication caused extreme fatty liver disease and cognitive impairment. Both conditions were quickly reversed once I stopped taking Dilantin."

1 / 10

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christy...
November 10, 2008

For Epilepsy "It is a miracle drug and it works fantastically."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
November 8, 2009

For Epilepsy "I've been on Dilantin for about 20 years and it works for me."

8 / 10

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Anonymous
June 21, 2009

For Epilepsy "It was okay, I took it for 15 years then they changed it 2 years ago and I cannot take it anymore."

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Chelle
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
December 7, 2012

For Epilepsy "The first 3-4 days made me a bit groggy immediately after taking it, I couldn't drive. Within a week, I adjusted quickly."

10 / 10

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Favid...
July 23, 2020

For Epilepsy "I took Dilantin for 40 years. I am now 75years old and my blood pressure reading was 110/60 with a pulse of 55 last week at my annual physical. I have been off the medication for 25 years."

10 / 10

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no job
Taken for 2 to 5 years
December 29, 2014

For Seizures "Side effects- over 5 years losing hair but I take it 3 times a day with other medication for Multiple Sclerosis."

8 / 10

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david...
October 13, 2008

For Epilepsy "Now I'm almost seizure free."

10 / 10

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wiy
Taken for 10 years or more
September 2, 2013

For Epilepsy "It does do a good job, but I also take Depakote( 4,000mg) with Dilantin(500mg) and I still have seizures. The less active I am, the fewer seizures (grand mal)."

9 / 10

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