List of topic discussions that mention the drug Dilantin.

600. Quit Lipitor - Cholesterol sky high 20th April 2007
     
     ... me get even more extreme: An epileptic cannot take Dilantin to control his seizures. Is it rational for such...
     
     

600. New med is causing lots of problems! Ugghhhh! 4th July 2004
     
     ... ........."A sodium channel blocker, phenytoin ( Dilantin ), has also been recently reported to be protective...
     
     
601. Second visit with Neuro-otologist, Good and bad... 6th April 2004
     
     ... related. On the bright side, I am on Keppra and Dilantin and these have gotten rid of the confusion, *****ness...
     ... Both Keppra and Dilantin are Anticonvulsants. I couldn't find to much information...
     
     

600. raised liver enzymes 21st July 2006
     
     ... slightly elevated liver enzymes. My neuro took me off of Dilantin years ago because of this and put me on Depakote/Pheno...
     
     
601. Liver disorders and itching... 15th November 2004
     
     ... something very serious. He doesn't drink, but does take dilantin for Epilepsy. Any info would be appreciated......
     
     
602. liver enzymes 25th December 2003
     
     ... test was run.can ibuprofen do the same thing?also can dilantin raise your enzymes?i have been on dilantin for years...
     ... Becky, yes Dilantin can cause your liver enzymes to be elevated. It caused ... several years. They thought my enzymes were high from Dilantin . I would contact my doctor and get him to advise ... find out with the new blood work. I hope it is just dilantin but there are a lot of things that can cause them...
     ... s your kidneys that can be affected. Are you on dilantin for epilepsy?...
     ... naproxen before in a prescription form.yes i am taking dilantin for epilepsy.i have temporal lobe seizures.i have ... been on dilantin for probably about 7 years or so.i will let you know...
     
     

600. Inderal & Drug Induced Lupus 14th September 2007
     
     ... Apresazide), Isoniazid (INH), Quinidine, & Phenytoin ( Dilantin ). The widely used acne drug Minocycline, has been...
     
     
601. Drug-induced lupus?? 6th December 2006
     
     ... daughter who is 27 just was diagnosed and she takes Dilantin which is one of the drugs that triggers lupus. Now...
     ... daughter has been diagnosed with lupus. I looked up Dilantin & I found that it's an anti-seizure medication. ... seizure activity. (An aside: I myself didn't see Dilantin listed as a possible DILE candidate, but that doesn ... your daughter seeing? Have they commented on the Dilantin ? I hope you & your daughter keep posting. And...
     
     
602. Lupus and Minocycline? 18th June 2004
     
     ... match for lupus and tegretol, I did get a match on dilantin and lupus. Dilantin was the other anti-convulsant...
     
     

600. 35 year old - Nipple lump 10th March 2006
     
     ... had my septum (sp?) in my nose. I was on 100mg Dilantin 2 per day for 2 weeks (stopped April 2005) I was...
     
     

600. One-sided numbness/no coordination/normal tests---please help! 22nd August 2007
     
     ... jerks. During my gallbladder surgery, I was given Dilantin because I was so "jerky". When I wake up, I literally...
     
     
601. new to board, sleepless 8th June 2004
     
     ... 1991 and was diagnoised with epilepsy. I was put on dilantin and later tegretol. I am no longer on medication,...
     
     
602. M.S. getting worse 13th January 2004
     
     ... episode had 14 b-4 drugs given to me took effect. I take Dilantin for this, but doesn't guarantee will prevent more...
     
     

600. Charcot Marie Tooth and Bacterial Overgrowth and Seizures 23rd July 2006
     
     ... has also had one complex partial seizure and takes dilantin to supress more. Don't know about bacterial overgrowth...
     
     

600. New Cause of Neuropathy 13th February 2008
     
     ... interesting ... I'm on an anti-seizure medication ( dilantin ) that causes my liver to absorb less of a few vitamins...
     ... shove under his face all the research that shows that dilantin blocks absorption; ditto my neuro, who should know...
     
     
601. Trigeminal Neuralgia 11th April 2006
     
     ... Neuralgia a couple of years ago. I have been on Neurotin, Dilantin , Trilipetal, and Tegratol. I quit taking those medicines...
     
     
602. question about peripheal neuropathy 1st November 2004
     
     ... well as severe pain in her arms. Her dr gave her some Dilantin to try...but she didnt want to, as she was scared ... she was supposed to take (3) 100 mg tablets of the dilantin ...but I spoke with her dr today about just doing ... I dont know how things will go with her taking the dilantin ...but what happens if she cant tolerate any of the...
     
     
603. Cymbalta approved by FDA for Neuropathy Pain 9th September 2004
     
     ... neurontin done the same thing to her. She is now trying Dilantin ....
     
     
604. what exactly is neuropathy? 16th August 2004
     
     ... she could not tolerate....and today is trying her on dilantin . I asked him if he could/would order an MRI to see ... waste of time. So, for now, mom opted to just try the dilantin . Will the MRI not show neuropathy? How is it generally...
     ... of which I am not comfortable with. She did get the Dilantin filled today, which I tried to tell her beforehand...
     
     

600. plz help sister and brother with ostero 1st November 2004
     
     ... bones didn't fully develop because our mother was on dilantin and phenobarbatial when she was pregent. Family history...
     
     
601. Forteo vs. Fosamax Advice 17th June 2004
     
     ... warning). I am in otherwise good health but am on dilantin and have been for 20+ years. It seems that Forteo...
     
     
602. Actonel & "Scrubbing Bubbles" 18th February 2004
     
     ... losing bone. I do know this started because I was on Dilantin for 18 years which leeches calcium from the bones...
     ... one doctor that the reason I have osteo is that the dilantin I took for 18 years "leeched" calcium from my bones...
     ... for the note. your doc is right...the long term dilantin is the smoking gun it sounds like in your case......
     
     
603. O.K.- now you folks got me paranoid 12th November 2003
     
     ... responses on the thyroid board about it. I'm 34, got off dilantin & have not found that Keppra depleats calcium yet...
     
     

600. Trigeminal Neuralgia 6th June 2008
     
     ... other than Tramadol (for example Neurontin, Tegretol, Dilantin ?) Have you had any other diagnostic tests ( Neck...
     
     
601. Gabapentin - how did you determine effective dose? 4th June 2008
     
     ... doesn't mean it's better so you try the oldies like dilantin and tegretol. All the anticonvulsants have been used...
     
     
602. Changing from oxy's 22nd April 2008
     
     ... Topomax, Tegretol, Trileptal, Depakote, Lamictal, Dilantin , Depakene, Neurontin, Lyrica, Gabitril, Klonopin(even...
     
     
603. Very cold here---Bad burning and pinching pain. I can't take anymore!! 20th April 2008
     
     ... Topomax, Tegretol, Trileptal, Depakote, Lamictal, Dilantin , Depakene, Neurontin, Lyrica, Gabitril, Klonopin(even...
     
     
604. I need some advice! 11th April 2008
     
     ... Topomax, Tegretol, Trileptal, Depakote, Lamictal, Dilantin , Depakene, Neurontin, Lyrica, Gabitril, Klonopin(even...
     
     
605. Fentanyl patch questions 7th April 2008
     
     ... Topomax, Tegretol, Trileptal, Depakote, Lamictal, Dilantin , Depakene, Neurontin, Lyrica, Gabitril, Klonopin(even...
     
     
606. Nerve Pain 6th April 2008
     
     ... Topomax, Tegretol, Trileptal, Depakote, Lamictal, Dilantin , Depakene, Neurontin, Lyrica, Gabitril, Klonopin(even...
     
     
607. Nerve Medication List 17th December 2007
     
     ... Dilantin and Klonopin are also used as nerve meds. :)...
     
     
608. doctors questions 26th September 2007
     
     ... others aren't also worth trying. Even meds as old as dilantin work for some people. So don't give up on the...
     
     
609. Losing my patience and getting a temper, short fused on meds? 10th August 2007
     
     ... Effexor. Roght now I am on: Lamictal 50mg 2 times a day, Dilantin 12.5mg in the morning, Effexor 150mg in the morning...
     
     
610. anti- epilepsy and muscle relaxers side effects 10th December 2006
     
     ... This is the one I can tolerate. I've been placed on Dilantin , Depakote, Depakene, Neurontin, and Phenobarbital ... . Dilantin whacked me out. Depakote and Depakene seemed like...
     ... Hello there I have taken them all Dilantin , Depakote, Depakene, Neurontin, and Phenobarbital ... , flexweril and the rest. Dilantin did nothing for my siezures, I couldnt function on...
     
     
611. update 11th August 2006
     
     ... because,many people with CP take Neurontin, Toppamax, Dilantin and any of the other anti seizure meds doesn't mean...
     
     
612. phantom limb pain 11th May 2006
     
     ... Have you tried taking meds likeneruontin, Toppamax, Dilantin or any of the anti seizure meds used to treat nerve...
     
     
613. PM doc 21st March 2006
     
     ... pain these days but it doesn't mean an older med like Dilantin wouldn't be the right med for your nerve pain. ...
     
     
614. How much is Too much for Migraines 12th March 2006
     
     ... have anything like Imitrex, and they only gave me dilantin plus 20 or 30 T#3s every month. And of course they...
     
     
615. Doctor treats me like addict. 11th January 2006
     
     ... every minute of the day. I know that the doctor used Dilantin to treat the Trigeminal Neuralgia and many people...
     
     
616. Pain Meds? 10th January 2006
     
     ... play a role, Neurontin, Toppamax, lamyctyl,Tegratol, dilantin etc etc. the list goes on and on and it's really trial...
     
     
617. IV lidocain 22nd July 2005
     
     ... to the next anti seizure med, "Toppamax, Lamyctyl, Dilantin , etc etc etc. Mangaing any pain is truly trial...
     
     
618. Need Advice on nerve blocks 29th April 2005
     
     ... antiseizure meds like Neurontin, Toppamax, Lamictil, dilantin and a few others, It's pretty much trial and error...
     
     
619. trigeminal neuralgia 2nd March 2005
     
     ... burn the nerve. That didn't work. She was also on dilantin , tegretol and various pain medications including narcotics...
     
     
620. Need Info On Neurostimulation (Dave, Carol, Anyone) 20th February 2005
     
     ... stable with the medication povided. Whopping doses of dilantin to prevent seizures that would turn anyone into a...
     
     
621. Need Info On Neurostimulation 18th January 2005
     
     ... meds have you tried. If neurontin, Tooamax, Lamyctyl, Dilantin and about a dozen other anti seizure meds could disrupt...
     
     
622. Thanks Shoreline! 18th December 2004
     
     ... neurontin that are just as effective for some folks. Dilantin is an oldie and cheapy seizure med. So is Gabbapentin...
     
     
623. Too Much Pain!!! 11th December 2004
     
     ... either, there are some other older anticonvulsants like dilantin which are very cheap that may be an alternative for...
     
     
624. before I run over my arm with a car..... 15th November 2004
     
     ... treatment are antiseizure meds like neurontin, toppamax, Dilantin and many others, methadone is particluarly effective...
     
     
625. Shorline this may seem like a STUPID Question 2nd November 2004
     
     ... use antiseizure meds like neurontin and topamx or dilantin or Klonopin or Gabbapentin. THere are aat least a...
     
     
626. Shoreline please help 20th October 2004
     
     ... pain, the drugs of choice are neurontin, Toppamax, dilantin , "anti-seizure meds" which tend to cause more impairment...
     
     
627. permanent nerve damage in foot 28th September 2004
     
     ... another AED (Anti Epileptic Drug) Phenytoin Sodium ( Dilantin ) was more effective but with more side effects. Also...
     
     
628. Anyone know of a good anti-inflammatory other then prednisone?? 13th September 2004
     
     ... of the antiseizure meds like Neurontin, Toppamax, Dilantin , or Lamyctyl. That's also the latest thing in neuro...
     ... of the antiseizure meds like Neurontin, Toppamax, Dilantin , or Lamyctyl. That's also the latest thing in neuro...
     
     
629. Xanax for chronic pain? 3rd August 2004
     
     ... class like Neurontin,. toppamax, Lamictyl, Tegretol, Dilantin and a half a dozen others that relieve nerve pain...
     
     
630. Oxycontin dosage strength question 4th May 2004
     
     ... s the type of pasin you have. Toppamax, Lamyctyl, Dilantin and Klonopin all can be used to treat neuro pain....
     
     
631. now a new problem ..very scared.... 27th April 2004
     
     ... to be done was to keep an eye on it and put him on dilantin he had another siezure 3 mos later and the neuro ... said his dilantin levels dropped well this went on for 3 years and the...
     
     
632. Sick of PAIN 14th April 2004
     
     ... when I was in bed but not when I was on my feet. I Dilantin helped but with the side effects I didn't come out...
     
     
633. anyone heard of taking "Lamictal" for nerve pain? 27th January 2004
     
     ... class and is supposed to work like Neurontin, Topamax, Dilantin and all the other antiseizure meds for neuropothy...
     
     
634. Nerve Damage in Back After Surgery 14th January 2004
     
     ... through the diferent meds like Neurontin, Topamax, Dilantin , Lamyctyl etc.Untill they find what works best with...
     
     
635. Spinal Cord Stimulator 9th December 2003
     
     ... seizure meds for nerve pain, Neurontin, Toppamax, Dilantin , Lamyctal, Klonopin and a bunch of others. How about...
     
     

600. Don't believe that I have panic disorder 18th February 2005
     
     ... couch. I have had many since then. I am actually on Dilantin now which is for seizures. They started improving...
     
     

600. Daughter of a Narcissist 27th February 2003
     
     ... an anti-seizure medication and a prescription for Dilantin . In the following days my mom felt very nauseous and...
     
     

600. help with deciding to go off seizure meds, or choose Lamictal or Keppra 18th September 2007
     
     ... have been seizure free for 7 years, but have been on Dilantin . I am looking to get pregnant in early 08, but trying...
     ... keeps you seizure free. I am almost positive that Dilantin is contraindicated in pregnancy, so I would get swapped...
     
     
601. Pregnant and taking dilantin 5th March 2006
     
     ... Please help me. I'm taking dilantin because of my AVM surgery. And I'm pregnant right ... risk. However, the risk of a birth defect from taking Dilantin during pregnancy is relatively low. The benefits of ... are taking any other seizure medication besides the Dilantin as well as if birth defects run on the mothers side ... defect. When a birth defect occurs from the use of Dilantin it is usually when taken during the first 3 months...
     ... right now for my BSN in Nursing and I just looked Dilantin up. Pyentonin (Dilantin) Is in the Antiepileptic ... funny that I just read about Antiepiletic Agents ( Dilantin ). hope this helps~...
     
     

600. Topomax?????? 10th July 2006
     
     ... had success on anything yet either. tried lyrica, dilantin , anatriptolene, and neuronton. the neuronton has been...
     
     
601. tegretol(carbamazepine) carcinogenic? 8th January 2004
     
     ... antiseizure medications phenobarbital, phenytoin ( Dilantin ), or primidone (Mysoline) may reduce the effectiveness ... contraceptives, phensuximide (Milontin), phenytoin ( Dilantin ), theophylline (Theo-Dur), tiagabine (Gabitril), topiramate...
     
     

600. Advice on dealing with 10yo sons night terrors: 8th December 2007
     
     ... amazing job. Oh I almost forgot but the med is called Dilantin and Chris has been seizure free the entire week. ...
     
     
601. Swing Shift, need to learn how to wind down faster 11th May 2006
     
     ... have a seizure disorder, for which I take 400 mg of Dilantin daily. I realize that going on my computer is detrimental...
     
     
602. Seizures=sleep disorder????? 20th May 2002
     
     ... they couldn't find anything, they just put him on Dilantin . He has never seized on Dilantin. We are going to...
     
     

600. 10 yrs ago had C5-6 fusion 12th August 2004
     
     ... upsetting. My Dr. decided it was Epilepsy and put me on Dilantin , but 24 hr EEG was normal (I didn't have any episodes...
     
     
601. Surgery Was a Success 3rd July 2003
     
     ... s nothing compared to what I have now. He gave me Dilantin <???> I'm close, I know it starts with a "D...
     
     

600. HELP! Anyone with advice please help! 1st June 2005
     
     ... They put my father on Coumdin. They also put him on Dilantin because they said he had a seizure during the stroke...
     
     
601. pregnancy after a stroke?? 21st December 2003
     
     ... suffered 2 seizures post-stroke 10/02 & 3/03 now on Dilantin in the form of phenytoin..worried about whether to...
     ... suffered 2 seizures post-stroke 10/02 & 3/03 now on Dilantin in the form of phenytoin..worried about whether to...
     
     
602. my hubby 17th November 2003
     
     ... it happens you'll be aware--they usually prescribe Dilantin to control them). Dad also had blocked corotoids-...
     
     
603. Stoke in young people - support? 19th October 2001
     
     ... finger). I've had 5 seizures since 5/2000 and take Dilantin to control them. I haven't had one in over two years...
     
     

600. Dose of 250 synthroid 18th January 2007
     
     ... medication that I was taking blocked it). Are you taking Dilantin or any other seizure-preventing drug? jb...