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A member asked:
What are some alternatives to dilantin for petite mal seizures? have been on 400mg/day for nearly 5 years. side effects are making my life miserable.
12 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Talk to your doctor: Many medications can help with petit mal seizures. If associated with the grand mal seizures, Ethosuximide (zarontin) can be very effective. Valproic acid (depakene) and Lamotrigine (lamictal) are effective with or without associated grand mal seizures. Other medications can also be used. In your case, i would speak with your doctor to see if a change in medication is appropriate.
Answered 5/7/2016
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Alternative for Dila: There r many medications available for seizure disorder. U best approach is to discuss u options with u provider.
Answered 5/3/2016
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Dilantin: Several. Your best bet is to discuss with a neurologist.
Answered 5/12/2019
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If you did not need Dilantin for seizures wouldnt te levels be high all the time instead of low, I had 2 seizures 14 years ago and level always 3.4?
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If someone is seizure free on a low level of Dilantin 3.1 for 15 years since teen what are the chances of another seizure are chances low ?
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What are some signs that you no longer need Dilantin I have been on is 14 years seizure free with levels only at 3.1 dr says stop but im scared?
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What are the true odds of having another seizure after being 15 years free since my teens having one people tell me 100 percent I take Dilantin ?
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After being seizure free on low levels of Dilantin for 15 years after just 2 what is the odds a seizure will return. Everyone tells me 100 percent?
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