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Suggest Treatment For Side Effects Of Dilantin

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Posted on Wed, 31 May 2017
Question: my husband black male about 2 years ago stared having seizures.At night haves cold sweat cold feet hands sweats cold. take 3 Dilantin morning 3 night.Some times level high sometimes low change dosages from 3 night 2 morning.Sometimes high.NOt understanding what"s Going on.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Probably side effects of Dilantin.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HealthcareMagic.

I have read your question and understand your concerns.

If these sweating issues started gradually after the starting of Dilantin, it could be probably a rare side effect of this drug use.

If these symptoms started recently and there are other accompanying symptoms such fever, frequent urination, etc. an infection should be considered and evaluated further.

Dilantin use also may cause damage and dysfunction of peripheral nerves including those related to those symptoms.

Please discuss with your husband's Doctor about these issues.

Lowering of Dilantin dose may be necessary to reverse these issues.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Suggest Treatment For Side Effects Of Dilantin

Brief Answer: Probably side effects of Dilantin. Detailed Answer: Hello and thanks for using HealthcareMagic. I have read your question and understand your concerns. If these sweating issues started gradually after the starting of Dilantin, it could be probably a rare side effect of this drug use. If these symptoms started recently and there are other accompanying symptoms such fever, frequent urination, etc. an infection should be considered and evaluated further. Dilantin use also may cause damage and dysfunction of peripheral nerves including those related to those symptoms. Please discuss with your husband's Doctor about these issues. Lowering of Dilantin dose may be necessary to reverse these issues. Hope you found the answer helpful. Take care.