Question 1

what is the therapeutic range of dilantin?

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Typical values: The so-called therapeutic level is but a guideline, and some patients may do better outside the usual range, but typically best between 10-20, with higher more toxicity and lower, perhaps less potency.

Question 2

can a person person take too much dilantin?

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Definitely: Dilantin is an anti-epilepsy drug which was developed over 75 yrs ago, and has many potential problems.  Due to metabolism, drug levels can easily rise with weight loss, dosage adjustment, and drug interactions.  If toxic, the drug can cause dizziness, imbalance, falling, and incoordination.  Long-term usage has been reported to cause problems with brain and periph nerves.

Question 3

what is the sytpmons of toxin city from dilantin ?

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Many: Loss of balance and incoordination, intention tremors of arms and legs, possible nausea and anorexia, perhaps dizziness, and falling.  A blood test will reveal the Dilantin level and pinpoint the problem.

Question 4

what causes dilantin levels to stay low if meds are being taking?

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Metabolism: Some people metabolize medications differently, so levels will be tested for and the medications can be adjusted to confirm therapeutic levels are achievable for treatment.  Best wishes.

Question 5

what are the side effects of dilantin?

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Short and long term: The most common reactions in the short term are nausea, sedation, and ataxia (difficulty with coordination).  Over long periods of use, however, Dilantin has multiple serious side effects, including causing osteoporosis, overgrowth of the gums, anemia, and tremor- these can sometimes persistent even after the medication is stopped.

Question 6

what are the signs of dilantin toxicity?

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Many: Most characteristic is dizziness, gait imbalance, incoordination, eye nystagmus causing objects to jump, but may see a bit of nausea, even confusion, and generalized fatigue and malaise.

Question 7

is it true that dilantin has aspartme in it?

Accepted Answer

Probable hoax: Despite the internet stories, aspartame does not appear on any official list of ingredients for dilantin.  The allegations referred to in internet stories are unable to be confirmed, and the society, the foundation, and the individual making the allegations all appear to be one and the same. I consider this to be a hoax until proven otherwise.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: side effects of dilantin?

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Plenty of those: Ongoing side effects might include gum hypertrophy, coarsening of facial features, vertigo and imbalance, interactions with other medicines, problems with calcium and vitamin d, but chronic problems might include liver toxicity, osteoporosis, peripheral neuropathy, cerebellar degeneration, and worsening of myoclonic seizures and absence seizures.

Question 9

what is a normal dilantin level for someone not taking dilantin? or is there a level?

Accepted Answer

None: If you are not taking Dilantin , there should be no levels at all. However, therapeutic levels are between                 10-20mcg/ml (blood test).

Question 10

can you tell me the side effects/problems you can have from taking 400mgs of dilantin?

Accepted Answer

Dilantin: Some are tremor, sedation, double vision, low blood counts, overgrowth of gums, itching, excess hair growth, decrease bone density, suicidal behaviors.

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