Dilantin and medication

To the person above me who claims Dilantin is being used as a "crutch" for people, congratulations on graduating with honors and being a nurse, but please do not assume your non-reaction to this medication is how we all react. I was diagnosed with seizures at age 20 and have been on dilantin for 2 years. At 22 years old, I have no recollection of my junior or senior proms, my high school graduation, many huge events in my life. I can't recall even ATTENDING these functions. Dilantin has erased my life from my memory. I had a 3.8 GPA in high school, did not do drugs or drink. No actions that would have caused my memory loss. Now, I stutter, I am constantly tired, forgetting things very often, studying is nearly impossible and I have no sex drive at age TWENTY TWO. My doctor refuses to change my medication insisting side effects of other medications would be even worse. I've considered weaning myself off Dilantin to end these effects but am afraid to do so. I wish we could all be as symptom free as you have been, but please do not look down upon those who have legitimate side effects.

I take 400mg of dilantin daily for the control of nocturnal seizures. I'm experiencing some memory loss. I have been on this medication for 3 years.

hi. i have been taking dilantin for approx. 9 years. since i been on this medication i have problems with constanly feeling tired, loss of motorvation due to lack of energy, staying focused on task at hand, and i have problems with hemroids from the dilantin. i been told there nothing that can be done for that cause the dilantin is needed to be taken. theres nothing that really can be done for feeling tired cause thats whats supposed to be what happens to prevent seizures from occuring. i get wore out quickly when working and when trying to be active in sports.

Guest, Hi!I have nephew who is now 3 rs. old, who has been on Dilantin for 8 months or more. At the time that he is given a dose , it is no more than 30 minutes that the medication causes him to throw a terrible Temper Tantrum that lasts the entire day. These Temper Tantrums are worse than any normal child could ever have. Throughout the day he is having a Tantrum in spurts. some of the things he does are the following : biting, hitting, punching, screaming, throwing himself on the floor ect:. His seizures are not chronic and he was put on the medication for at least a year to take a precaution in the case that he should have them more often. This letter is more for some more information to the readers so that the can get some help if their loved one is having these problems.