Comparing Dilantin vs Phenytoin

For Seizures I've been on Dilantin a short while. First month was fine. 5th week I started getting low grade fevers, nausea, pinprick rashes, slightly swollen gums. 6th week my gums were very swollen, so much that it hurts to eat and talk. No sex drive for who knows how long, acne like I've never had before, vasodilation to the point of my entire body being red and feeling extremely hot - 98 degrees temperature, compared to a normal 80 - 85. I haven't had any seizures, but I'm miserable, so I'm titrating down and will try something else.

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

For Seizures Had grand mal and was prescribed Phenytoin slowly upping dose from 100x3 to 100x6. I was considered under controlled status even having 1-3 seizure (partial complex)not during month but all same day. Checking blood levels everything seems good. Doc says probably female hormones causing imbalance. Seems I have some side effects like confusion, short term memory issues, can't stand metal in my mouth like silverware it's a weird feeling, insomnia. Well, next script is different manufacturer. I never thought it would be such a big deal but I started to feel high/intoxicated (not fun) blurry vision, skin tone is changing, swollen gums, tingling in face arms hands legs and feet along with slight numbness, feel unbalance.

For Seizures I WAS 34 YEARS OLD BEFORE BEING DIAGNOSED WITH RARE EPILEPSY. I HAVE SEIZURES 1/16 OF A SECOND OUT OF EVERY MINUTE. I KNEW NOTHING ABOUT THIS DISEASE, MY DOCTOR TRIED MANY THERAPY PLANS. I FINALLY HAD TO GO INTO HOSPITAL - THERE I GOT DILANTIN THROUGH A DRIP. I TOLD MY DOCTOR IT SEEMED BE WORKING. I HAVE BEEN TAKING 10 A DAY EVER SINCE. THANKS IT HAS MADE MY QUALITY OF LIFE MUCH BETTER.