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How Long Should I Be On Eptoin And Epilive Medication?

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Posted on Wed, 22 Jul 2015
Question: I m taking medicine epilan 100mg 4 tablets daily but again some time i got fit in sleeping condition from last 20yrs now my dr changed my medicine from last 5yrs
4 tablet of eptoin100mg but again i got fit some time in sleeping condition
now again dr has started 4tablets of eptoin in a day and 2 tablets of epilive500 in my report epotin level is 9.8 and always shows all normal report so pl help and answer that whole life i have to remain on medicines
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Answered by Dr. Monish De (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
The normal level of phenytoin in blood is 10-20 µg/mL

Detailed Answer:
Hi

The normal level of phenytoin in blood is between 10-20 µg/mL

I agree with your doctor and would advise you to continue 4 tablets of eptoin in a day and 2 tablets of epilive 500 as your phenytoin level is low in blood

If you do not take the above drugs it will again cause fits

Once it comes in normal range you can stop the drugs with your doctors advise

Regards

DR DE
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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Follow up: Dr. Monish De (12 hours later)
Any side effects from both medicines and when phentyoin is already there in epilan then why dr changing medicine and saying that there Are many side effects of epilan as compare to eptoin and evilan
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Answered by Dr. Monish De (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
severe hepatic and renal impairment

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Epilan may cause side effects such as severe hepatic and renal impairment with ruthless myocardial dysfunction and that is why doctor has changed the drug

Regards

DR DE
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Monish De (4 hours later)
when the medicine is closed and how I can increase eptoin in my body
This doses are on higher level or in normal level.epilive has also side effects or it is a good medicine
deficiency of eptoin causes fits problem and in last how can I increase eptoin in my body and stop the medicine or if I can't stop the medicine then remain on medicines Then suggest from which medicine is better with no side effects
doctor
Answered by Dr. Monish De (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Eptoin is the best medicine

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Phenytoin level in body cannot be increased by natural way

The doses are on higher side

Epilive is a good medicine with less side effects

You have to keep on taking these medications otherwise there may be fits

Tablet Eptoin is the best medicine and it has less side effects than evilan

Regards

DR DE
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Monish De (2 hours later)
Hi sir ,
As I was taking only epilan tablets since 20 years from 1985 - 2005 prescribed by some Dr,later I was then prescribed eptoin along with epilan in 2005 by other doctor and I took them for rest apx 10 years .During these years I do get fits/seizure rarely and after that I get weakness and little injury on tongue .So recently i got seizure and i visited Dr XXXXXXX XXXXXXX AIMS director neurologist he now after checking my medical reports(MRI etc) prescribed me to take 2 tab eptoin and 1 tablet epilive in morning and night a day and stopped my intake of epilan completely.
I want you to ask for my satisfaction
That is it fine to change from epilan to epilive along with eptoin because I was taking it for long time ?
It is told that epilan have bad side affects is it true ?
How will Epilive help in controlling fits ?
And due to weakning of bones due to these medicines dr have prescribed me gemcal so is it good?
And
I want list of medicines, salts or drugs not to take for other problems such as stomach infections , body aches etc.. because of my epilepsy problem and medicines I am taking to cure this .
Thankyou
doctor
Answered by Dr. Monish De (18 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Gemcal is good for strenghtening of bones

Detailed Answer:
Hi

It is fine to change from epilan to epilive along with eptoin

The side effects of epilan are feeling tired, stomach upset or discomfort and dizziness

Epilive will only work to control fits for as long as you continue to use it.

Gemcal is good for strenghtening of bones

You should not take Ketorolac, methotrexate and orlistat group of medicines while taking your medicines for epilepsy

Regards

DR DE



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How Long Should I Be On Eptoin And Epilive Medication?

Brief Answer: The normal level of phenytoin in blood is 10-20 µg/mL Detailed Answer: Hi The normal level of phenytoin in blood is between 10-20 µg/mL I agree with your doctor and would advise you to continue 4 tablets of eptoin in a day and 2 tablets of epilive 500 as your phenytoin level is low in blood If you do not take the above drugs it will again cause fits Once it comes in normal range you can stop the drugs with your doctors advise Regards DR DE