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A member asked:

Do people with dilantin for seizures have any problems with gums?

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Yes: Hypertrophy of gum is a common side effect.

Dr Fisher agreed

Answered 9/7/2016

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A member asked:

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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A member asked:

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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A member asked:

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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A member asked:

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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A member asked:

Can you have 2 seizures then never have any again had my first 2 in my sleep that was when I was a teen im 30 now with low Dilantin levels but fine?

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