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I took the Dilantin chewable as a little girl, but it didn't work for me. My neurologist prescribed me something different. Also, I used to take the Dilantin Kapseal with Levetiracetam and still ended up having seizures. Basically, I got switched over to Vimpat back in 2016 and take it successfully with Levetiracetam. Most of my seizures are under control with both of these medications.
Switching from Dilantin (phenytoin) to Vimpat (lacosamide) can be done successfully for some people with epilepsy. Vimpat is a newer antiseizure medication that works differently than Dilantin in the brain and may control seizures that Dilantin does not. When switching medications, it is important to work closely with your Show Full Answer
I agree with your post and others here, I was on Dilantin but not the other mentioned, I was on phenobarbital and my doc changed my meds at her office that day about 25 yrs ago est, but my current condition and meds I'm on have gotten my current condition more stable than before and I am ok with that and so is doc, it's dif per person and the effects of any medication is not the same, similar maybe, but we are each different individuals, what may effect you doesn't have the same effect as it does you or anyone else, but get peoples opinions on the? And then see what your doc says. about this and go from there, hang in there and try to stay pos and good luck with your condition and such etc, my opinion here
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