Dilantin for Epilepsy User Reviews (Page 2)
Dilantin has an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from a total of 27 reviews for the treatment of Epilepsy. 70% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 19% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Dilantin
- david...
- October 13, 2008
"Now I'm almost seizure free."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 10 years or more
- January 19, 2019
"I have been on it for 18 years. I now have pins and needle feelings everywhere. It is really hard for me to sleep. I am wondering if I should mention this to my doctor?"
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- wiy
- Taken for 10 years or more
- September 2, 2013
"It does do a good job, but I also take Depakote( 4,000mg) with Dilantin(500mg) and I still have seizures. The less active I am, the fewer seizures (grand mal)."
- Lizar...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 6, 2012
"It made me very sick. It caused a reaction of large hives and made me throw up."
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"I took Dilantin for 40 years. I am now 75years old and my blood pressure reading was 110/60 with a pulse of 55 last week at my annual physical. I have been off the medication for 25 years."