Thread: Side Effects of Phenytoin
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Old 04-24-2014, 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by kalowens85 View Post
I was on Phenytoin for Epilepsy for 19 years, my neurologist says that the drug caused cellular deterioration in my cerebellum. This causes balance, coordination, speech, and motor function issues. I was told that this deterioration is permanent and cannot be fixed. Has anyone encountered this? Any help is appreciated, living with this is extremely difficult.

Dilantin causes folic acid and B12 deficiencies. If you have the mutated MTHRF gene, it is even more difficult for your body to absorb the folic acid and B12.
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