Well I don't know what u take but, when I was on dilantin they did reagular tests but, now I've been on lamictal for the last yr and now it has been almost a yr since my last 1. I gradually took myself off dilantin explainin to my doc that i was tired of the effects to my teeth. I'd never had cavities till about 2 yrs after starting on dilantin. Anyways I found that with lamictal that i have missed a few doses and i havent had ne either. With dilantin if I fell 2 days within my Medication limit I would usually have a seizure within 20 hours or so. Hope this helps.
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From: Terry Martin <trm0818@yahoo.
To: "epilepsy@yahoogroup
Sent: Wed, May 5, 2010 9:03:22 PM
Subject: Re: [epilepsy] medicine levels question
Hi,
I take Dilantin and I had my Dilantin levels checked every few months when I first started to take it. I haven't had the levels checked in about a year now. I was told that there is a therapeutic level that is between 10-20. Too high of a level is dangerous and too low of a level may not prevent seizures. They may need to check liver enzymes and other functions also, as some meds can cause problems and/or interfere with other meds. Take care.
Terry
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On May 5, 2010, at 8:23 PM, "pierce407720032003 " <sacornelius@ msn.com> wrote:
What exactly does medicine levels mean? If a dose works then why bother changing because of what a blood test says the medicine levels are?
I had a blood test last week and today came home to find a message from my doctor's office saying to call them. The dose I take now is fine. Is there a reason to change it if the blood test says I have too much or little in my system?
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