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A member asked:

I had 2 seizures and on dilantin. i think a word and when i say it, it comes out wrong.can't how to pronounce i used able too?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Seizures: See a neurologist or go to the ER for a reevaluation of your Dilantin dosage or perhaps a different medication ASAP

Answered 4/17/2018

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