I started having seizers at age 14 after I fell down some flight of stairs and ended up in hospital unconscious. I was being treated with Dilantin but on a rather irregular basis. I was having seizures about 3 times per year mainly at nights 3-5 am . At about age 30 I started taking this more seriously and was prescribed the generic PHENYTOIN 300 MG AT NIGHTS which I take regularly. I do not drin...
seizure free man | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/29/2008
Condition: Prevention of Seizures following Head Injury or Surgery
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I had one seizure after a head injury lesion, have not had anymore seizures. going on 10 months.
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savedbygrace | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/23/2008
Condition: Other
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I had a grand mal seizure (on my anniversary) which left me bruised from falling down. I was given Dilantin to help avoid a reoccuring episode and so far so good. Thank you, Jesus!
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johnson0184 | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/17/2008
Condition: Convulsive Seizures
Overall rating 4.0
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winesong | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/16/2008
Condition: Convulsive Seizures
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July'07 I suffered a hemorrhagic stroke accompanied by a grand mal seizure. I was prescribed phenytoin for approx. 6 weeks and allowed off the drug. Aug'08 I had a single mild seizure episode and have been taking 460mg. daily. along with 1000mg. keppra. I have not had anymore episodes, yet the side effects have been difficulty with short term memory, restless sleeping, slight mood swings and obvious problems with putting words together. I had been known for my articulation and excellent speaking abilities yet today I am very concerned with my inability to construct sentences. This may very well be aftereffects of the seizure, and or stroke. But I have gone this past year without these symptoms until the latest seizure and continued use of the current medications. I am also taking hypertension meds. and exercising regularly, along with a major reduction in alcohol consumption. I enjoy a glass of wine with dinner 2 to 3 times a week. I feel great yet the lack of proper sleep is evasive to everyday life. The further I investigate these drugs the more I am suspicious of the phenytoin. At this time and point I must say though, the risks of stopping the prescribed doses against reoccurring seizure far outweigh a reason to stop the drugs.Read More Read Less
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9/6/2008
Condition: Epileptic Seizure
Overall rating 4.7
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/31/2008
Condition: Seizure Occurring during Neurosurgery
Overall rating 4.7
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I only had one seizure.And so far no more but, I did notice a decrease in libido. Is this a normal side effect of phenytoin?
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
7/24/2008
Condition: Other
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I have recently been switched to this drug from another and since have had symptoms of side affects. I would also like to know where this drug is made.
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kelsey | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
11/13/2007
Condition: Epileptic Seizure
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generic version has given me neuropathy symptoms.I would like to know where it's made.pharmacy does'nt seem to know..
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