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A member asked:

If i have been seizure free on 2.3 level of dilantin for 15 years what are the odds of me having another seizure had 2 in sleep when i was 16?

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Very low: The Dilantin level is almost homeopathic, next to nothing. Sounds like you can safely stop this low dose dilantin. But check with your doc to be safe.

Answered 6/25/2014

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Pretty Slim: If you have been completely seizure free this long , it would be very unusual to begin to have seizure activity now without some trigger.Discuss a tapered withdrawal from themes with your doctor.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/13/2014

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If I had 2 seizures when I was teen in my sleep does that mean im epileptic on Dilantin but levels never went higher than 3.6 im 30 now?

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Can thinking about a seizure or being afraid of one give you one. I had 2 when i was 16 in my sleep im 30 now and have been fine on low level dilantin?

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Had 2 granmal seizs when i was 14 during my sleep been on Dilantin since im now 30 my levels never go higher than 3.2 no seizures what does this mean?

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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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No seizure 14years on only 3.1 Dilantin level seen 3 neuros they will not give me EEG is it safe to say I wont have another first was in sleep?

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