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How To Treat Seizure While On Phenytoin(Dilantin) With Body Numbness?
Hi, my boyfriend had a seizure last night, and it wasn't the first. Epilepsy runs in his family. We took him to the emergency room where they took blood, CT scan and inserted an IV with anti-convulsion drugs. He was also prescribed Phenytoin(Dilantin) which he started taking today. He took 3, 100mg tablets as prescribed by the doctor. He is now complaining that his entire body feels numb. Should this be a major concern or do you think his body is just getting used to the medication? And what do you think the best plan of action for him would be regarding the seizures in general.
Tue, 11 Feb 2014
Dear you should not be concern about the health problem your boyfriend is experiencing.
Anyway you must take contact with a neurologist and do a brain MRI and what is more important brain electroencephalogram.
Phenytoin isn't first choice of treating epilepsy but it must be your neurologist to decide which anti epileptic drug should be started ( depachine vs tegretol)
Wish my answer will help you.
Don't hesitate to contact for further questions.
Dr Eris
Anyway you must take contact with a neurologist and do a brain MRI and what is more important brain electroencephalogram.
Phenytoin isn't first choice of treating epilepsy but it must be your neurologist to decide which anti epileptic drug should be started ( depachine vs tegretol)
Wish my answer will help you.
Don't hesitate to contact for further questions.
Dr Eris
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