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SDFencer

12-09-2010 09:05 PM

Dilantin levels?

I see now why my Dilantin problem drives my Dr nuts. I know if it gets to high it is toxic, I forget what the other way.

Here is my question:

What happens if it is too high or too low?

Thanks

Darlene

12-10-2010 02:59 AM

When I was on Dilantin if my level was high I would get to be very dizzy and lose my balance, falling and sleepy. I would see a great number of things in frout of me going in circles. It was a very scary feeling. Also my voice would be slurry.

I have not been on it in about 10 years. I was feeling great after I winged off of it. If I was low I would end up with more seizures and felt off in another world.

Hope I have been help with this. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene :hug:

Porkette

12-10-2010 06:45 AM

Hi,

Darlene is correct when your Dilantin level gets to high you will feel dizzy, have double vision, feel very tired and almost feel like you are drunk sometimes a person can't even stand up on their own if it's to high.
If the dilantin level is to low you will start to see an increase of seizures.
I wish you the best of luck and May God Bless You!

Sue

SDFencer

12-10-2010 08:54 AM

Thanks. I would hate to have a seizure in a bout. Although it would make for a heck of a remise

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