Dilantin

The Dilantin is prescribed for patients with seizures, but may not be used for all types of seizures. Your health care provider can suggest the right medicine for your type of seizures. The Dilantin can also be used for other purposes, besides the ones that are mentioned in the list. The Dilantin is an epileptic drug and another term, which is used, for such drugs is “anticonvulsants”. The function of the Dilantin drug is done by slowing the impulses of the brain that causes seizures.

Every drug has side effects and so the Dilantin also has some side effects. The most common Dilantin side effects include decreased coordination, involuntary eye movement, mental confusion and slurred speech. There are some more side effects that are not mentioned here. Some people think that the side effects that are mentioned on the inserts will surely happen to them. This is a misconception as these side effects are mentioned to aware the patients, they occur in rare cases.



Always keep in mind to use the drugs according to physician’s prescriptions, as self-medication can be injurious to your health. The health care expert knows your body well and he knows that which drugs are suitable for you. The dosage of the medicine should also be taken according to your health care expert’s prescription. The prolong use of any medicine can have bad effects on your body. If the patient is on Dilantin for a long period of time, then there can be some serious side effects. The long-term side-effects of Dilantin include a bone disease, called osetomalacia, in which the bones get soften. This can be prevented with some tips, like if you are on Dilantin for a longer period of time, then try to keep yourself physically fit and take vitamin D Supplement. The food that is rich in calcium must also be increased. There are also chances of some forms of dermatitis in rare cases due to the long term use of the drug. The chemical composition of the drug Dilantin is explained on various sites for the patients and for the medical students also. As excess of everything is bad, so in case of overdose, one can face cardiac arrest or decrease heart function. The symptoms that one may notice include staggered walking, rapid eye movement, unusual body movements and drowsiness. There are few questions that come in mind of most patients, like is there any relation of Dilantin with weight gaining, can one use Dilantin during pregnancy, and other such questions.

The Dilantin level above 30 is considered high. Always keep the Dilantin level normal, neither low nor very high. Also seek your health care provider’s advice about this. There are drugs that can increase Dilantin level, like amiodarone and chlorampehnicol. Always keep the medicines out of reach of children and remember to use the medicine to treat yourself. Don’t misuse or abuse drugs.