Phenytoin for Anxiety User Reviews

Brand names: Dilantin, Phenytoin Sodium, Phenytoin Sodium, Extended Release, Phenytek, Di-Phen

Rating: 9.6

Phenytoin has an average rating of 9.6 out of 10 from a total of 9 reviews for the off-label treatment of anxiety. 89% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 0% reported a negative experience.

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Taken for less than 1 month
March 19, 2023

"I have been under chronic stress for three years, and I had become increasingly nonfunctional with anxiety and lack of focus, with seemingly no way to “turn off” my stress response. I was easily triggered into extreme overwhelm states. Since taking Phenytoin, the last four days, I immediately felt the effects and I have not been stressed out at all for four days. I have not felt this good in three years. I can focus and I actually feel happy. Granted I only just started it, but have had no side effects."

10 / 10

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March 25, 2010

Phenytoin "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 need to be taken while taking Dilantin because it may cause a deficiency with these nutrients."

7 / 10

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Taken for 6 months to 1 year
August 2, 2020

"I first learned about Dilantin for anxiety and depression in the book, A Remarkable Medicine Has Been Overlooked. It worked for me, and I could feel the results in 45 minutes, just as reported in the above-mentioned book. It's an old, tried and true medication, and I would recommend that you try it if you have anxiety or depression."

10 / 10

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