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Diagnosed Epileptic. Prescribed Dilantin. Sunlight Burns Eyes, Drowsiness. Side Effects Of Medicine?
I was diagnosed epileptic 4mths ago and started on lamotrigine but after 3mths the side effects were not worth it so I changed to dilantin . Fluorescent lights were a problem since the seizures started 8mths ago. I have been taking 100mg twice daily for about 3wks and am noticing the sunlight burns my eyes and causes drowsiness, is this a normal side effect of Dilantin?
Mon, 18 Feb 2013
Yes, it could represent a side-effects of Dilantin.
Please note that the appropriate selection of antiepileptic drugs depend upon the exact type of epilepsy that a patient has. This classification can be done by clinical evaluation, MRI scan of brain, EEG and other blood tests. I request you to get evaluated by a epilepsy specialist and get diagnosed correctly and opt for a medicine with less side effects like Levetiracetam.
Hope this helps
Please note that the appropriate selection of antiepileptic drugs depend upon the exact type of epilepsy that a patient has. This classification can be done by clinical evaluation, MRI scan of brain, EEG and other blood tests. I request you to get evaluated by a epilepsy specialist and get diagnosed correctly and opt for a medicine with less side effects like Levetiracetam.
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