Liquid Dilantin caused me to develop bleeding gums & weakened my teeth to the point that if I eat certain foods( corn on cob, steak, etc... Also apples if I don't cut them into quarters first.).

MargeryHarrop, I have been taking Dilantin since '78 because it is the only drug that seems to help me. The problem, like Babs said, is what it does to your teeth. My gums were inflamed to the point that the bleeding would not stop 'til long after I was done brushing. And this can be an expensive treatment. I easily have $20,000 in my teeth now and am told that I will need $15,000 more. So if something else controls your seizures, by all means try it.

Hi, LesleyDonnelly, when I first started taking phenytoin 56 years ago my dosage was 600mg a day, now I only take 300mg a day with one other AED, what is your dosage?

Hi, Irma3, Thanks for your support, Take care 🌷

Hi, LeslieDonnelly, I know what you mean cause I am the age of 62, I've had fractures on my leg arms and back due to falling, I know that I will cope cause it could be worse, I hope 🙏 you are feeling okay, 🙏 Take care.