Re: [epilepsy] Doctor wants me to change meds

 

Hi Peter,

I have taken Dilantin for almost 6 years for grand mal seizures. I also take Keppra for absence seizures. I have auras once in awhile. My seizures have been controlled. I have side effects such as problems with my teeth and gums. My doctor wanted to take me off of Dilantin also. I told him that as long as it was working so well to control my seizures, I would rather stay on it. I am able to drive and work. I also live alone and I am afraid of what could happen if I change meds. Take care.

Terry

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On Apr 27, 2010, at 5:02 AM, "peter" <walkinblu@yahoo.com> wrote:

I have been taking dilantin for 30 yrs. My last grand mal was 7 years ago, and have occasional complex partial seizures, ( maybe 1 a year), and auras once in a while. My dr says that he's concerned about the long term effects of dilantin. I'm happy with dilantin, have had no major side effects. What have others experienced with long term dilantin use, and how has changing meds been? Thanks for any help.

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