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Does Keppra Interact With Dilantin?

Posted on Wed, 30 Aug 2017

Question: hello, I am taking keppra and dilantin, I took a dose of keppra at 8 pm. I had to take 3 pills of dilantin now at 10, and instead I took another keppra pill which is 500 mg each. What do I do. Sh#)ould I take the dilantin dose now. It is 10:30 now.
This is just a request. Please answer fast. I need to know what to do right now.
Medical History:
meningitis at birth 5 days after birth.VP Shunt.

Current Medications
Keppra, Dilantin.

Answered by Dr. Bruno Mascarenhas (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please take Dilantin as scheduled. Please follow the other doses

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you.

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Please take Dilantin as scheduled.
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Please follow the other doses as scheduled
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Please stick to the dose and tablet in future.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

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