Question 1

what medicine can i take for a cold with dilantin and tegretol?

Accepted Answer

Drug interactions: Pretty much all the ingredients in the over the counter cold medications have some interaction with Dilantin and/or tegretol, including increased liver toxigscity (from acetaminophen) and increased sedation.  I would suggest you discuss the problem with your family doctor.  Also, look at medlineplus.Gov (the national library of medicine patient education site) choosing drugs.

Question 2

mom has petit & grand mal seizures from tbi (car accident in 89). dilantin, depakote & tegretol worked but w/severe side effects. neurontin worked best. recently she was dx w/pnes. is it possible this was a misdiagnosis? or was 1st dx wrong?

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Need much more info: Your question is complex. It's possible that PNES is an additional diagnosis though NEURONTIN does not have a reputation for being a very robust drug used in treating significant epileptic conditions. Many agents far superior so It's a bit unusual that it should work BEST. Has she been video monitored in an epilepsy unit? GOTO www.healthtap.com/dr-saghafi to schedule time for us to CHAT LIVE.

Question 3

epilepsy, pregnancy i want to have children, my partner had epilepsy , he is claiming that when he was 10 years old he was cured by going to church and it is about 32 years that he doesn't have epilepsy and deosnt use dlantin and tegretol, he also claimed

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Typically : Typically kerosene ingestion does not cause epilepsy.  Drinking kerosene causes vomiting, difficulty breathing and serious problems with the lungs.  When the lungs stop working, some people may have brain damage due to lack of oxygen which can cause seizures, but people this sick either die or have permanent brain damage.

There are many different forms of epilepsy some which are more heritable than others.  Many of the seizure disorders that affect children do improve over time to the point that adults can be seizure free off of medication.  Without knowing specifically what kind of seizure disorder he had, i can't give you any specific numbers about the likelihood that your children will have epilepsy.  Before becoming pregnant, you may want to talk to an ob/gyn or a genetic counselor about your concerns.  Good luck!

Question 4

what is best otc medicine  can i take for sinus congestion/ cold? can i take musinexdm? i take 200mg/2x of lamictal and 150mg/3x of dilantin.

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Pharmacist : Your pharmacist has a database of possible drug interactions, and can recommend an over the counter medication. In general, nasal saline rinses relieve congestion and can be used instead.

Question 5

male 21years,7yearssigns of   epilepsy displayed,12 years takes medication,tegretol 200mg , 3 once a day.he didn't have improvement .change medicine?

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Seizure management: it is advisable that the patient be switched over to other medications  which are ssecond-generation drugs such as Keppra (levetiracetam)  or Lamictal  which are normally more effective and  have less side effects..  Switching her medication has to be done  under medical supervision, please follow through with your neurologist while doing this.  Anti-seizure medications have to be individualized.

Question 6

cantylenol cold and flu severe be used with tegretol, lamictal, blood pressure medicines?

Accepted Answer

Would not: Most of the cold and flu medications have a decongestant . These can cause your blood pressure to spike and heart race.

Question 7

im 24 and i have clonic seizures which started 8 years ago but now i take keppra and tegretol daily that prevents it from coming. is there any drug that can stop it permanently?

Accepted Answer

: More details would be helpful. Seizures are managed according to the type of seizure and how well controlled the seizures are with the treatment. Avoid illness,treat fever and discuss the plan during an illness with Neurology. Is there a family history of seizures or other health issues?

Question 8

i take carbamazepine xr for epilepsy. what nasal decongestants may i take (home remedies/otc)? cold s/sx prevent me from sleeping. thanks.

Accepted Answer

Carbamazapine : You ma use Afrin and Sufaphed products. For a more complete list of does and donuts see this: https://www.eiofnc.org/Medication_Guidelines.html

Question 9

can dilantin be take with riluzole?

Accepted Answer

Dilantin: I can think of no contraindication, but consult your neurologist to be on safe side.

Question 10

is dilantin still one of the best drugs to treat seizures?

Accepted Answer

Dilantin: Dilantin is a good medication for seizures.  There are newer medications that may have fewer side effects.  However, if you have been taking Dilantin for years and your seizures are controlled, I am of the opinion "if it a'int broke don't fix it."

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Mom has petit & grand mal seizures from tbi (car accident in 89). dilantin, depakote & tegretol worked but w/severe side effects. neurontin worked best. recently she was dx w/pnes. is it possible this was a misdiagnosis? or was 1st dx wrong?

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Epilepsy, pregnancy i want to have children, my partner had epilepsy , he is claiming that when he was 10 years old he was cured by going to church and it is about 32 years that he doesn't have epilepsy and deosnt use dlantin and tegretol, he also claimed

A member asked:

What is best otc medicine can i take for sinus congestion/ cold? can i take musinexdm? i take 200mg/2x of lamictal and 150mg/3x of dilantin.

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Male 21years,7yearssigns of epilepsy displayed,12 years takes medication,tegretol 200mg , 3 once a day.he didn't have improvement .change medicine?

A member asked:

Cantylenol cold and flu severe be used with tegretol, lamictal, blood pressure medicines?

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Im 24 and i have clonic seizures which started 8 years ago but now i take keppra and tegretol daily that prevents it from coming. is there any drug that can stop it permanently?

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I take carbamazepine xr for epilepsy. what nasal decongestants may i take (home remedies/otc)? cold s/sx prevent me from sleeping. thanks.

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Can dilantin be take with riluzole?

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Is dilantin still one of the best drugs to treat seizures?

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