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A member asked:
I stopped my dilantin about 3 months ago and i haven't had a seizure in 20 years but now i am unbalanced should i start taking my dilantin again?
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Stopping Medication: Hi your question is a very good one, but please read carefully. The simple answer would be to restart your medication. But, given the way you describe your question I am worried that you are assuming the new symptoms are just the absence of dilantin. I would not jump to that conclusion so quickly. Please get into your favorite health provider's office for a thorough evaluation.
Answered 8/6/2012
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