Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Does a seizure produced by sudden withdrawal of dilantin prove epilepsy?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Why initial Rx?: I have to assume that you were put on Dilantin because of the concern for epilepsy. It would be appropriate to discuss this with your doctor. If you have bad effects from dilantin, there are many new medications that are as good and with much less side effects. It sounds that you need medication, but may benefit from a change. Discuss options with our doctor.
Answered 6/25/2014
5.5k views
Not necessarily: This question would require individual details to answer correctly. However, it is possible for someone to have a seizures from sudden withdrawal of an anti-seizure drug like dilantin, even if they do not have epilepsy. It would be important to take into account the reason a person has been on dilantin, whether that person has had more than one seizure before, and the test results (eeg/mri).
Answered 2/9/2015
5.5k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Can I try skydiving if I am taking 400mg of Dilantin daily for a seizure disorder?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Why do alcoholics commonly die from seizures after withdrawal but people with epilepsy are usually fine and dont even go to the hospital after sezure?
9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I am on Suboxone films twice daily and im having severally horrible withdrawals and I'm sick because I am currently out of work due to my severe seizure disorder and I have not had the money to go to the doctor and get my medicine . can y'all help pl?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
If a seizure occurs 72 hours after suddenly stopping Dilantin does one have epilepsy?
Can I grow out of epilepsy if I am seizure free for 14 years been on Dilantin levels only 3.1 for 14 years have anxiety over this?
I have epilepsy and take Dilantin seizure free fpr 17 years and i take cephalexin and be ok?
Is there any place to get a free EEG I have been seizure free since 15 im 30 now epilepsy foundation wont give me one until Dilantin is stopped?
Can I continue Dilantin while pregnant if it is the only thing that works for a seizure disorder?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
