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I have not had a seizure since i had 2 in my teens im 30 now and take dilantin but levels always been low my dr wont give me eeg cause ctscan was fine?

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SEIZURES: That means you are well controlled with your present meds. Lab. Always show low levels yet there are no seizures.

Dr Enriquez agreed

Answered 11/8/2012

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