Is Anyone Still Taking Dilantin (Phenyytoin) For Epilepsy?
Is Anyone Still Taking Dilantin (Phenyytoin) For Epilepsy?
I was on high doses of Dilantin for about 40 years. I was sure it was messing with my memory but the medical profession refused to admit it. Finally, doctors have come to acknowledge that long term use does, in fact, have negative effects on brain functioning and have taken me off it. I have tried a number of different drugs in the past ten years. Right now I am on Kepra and clobazam. The problem is, nothing is working as well as Dilantin did. I raised my family without having seizures and… read more
GOOD FOR YOU!!! I hope everything works out for you.
I'm 59 & have been taking Dilantin since I was 13. It's the only thing that has ever worked for me.
Frankie I'd do the same-tell Dr. New drugs are just not helping as much Unless you were having a bad reaction but I'm sure you know there's no point in changing.
