A member asked:

I had a seizure last year and i am treating with fenitoin and it works what do you think about this medicine?

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Phenytoin: is an older anti epileptic drug. It is used for GTC and partial seizures. The drug level has to be monitored periodically to minimize chances of toxicity. It has long term side effects to watch out for including gum hypertrophy and osteoporosis, if well tolerated could be very effective. Since is controlling your epilepsy without adverse effects change may not be indicated

Answered 8/3/2014

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