Posted by utopizen on November 9, 2002, at 19:58:22
In reply to Re: Dilantin for SSRI withdrawl?, posted by oracle on November 9, 2002, at 14:09:09
> Everyone I know who tried Dilantin reported
> major side effects and a blood test is required while one is on it, if mempry serves.It tends to contraindicate itself when taken with certain other drugs. These drugs should be reviewed before considering it with your doctor.
It may cause a rash, but it's only in 3% of the population. If it does, it is immediately noticable and the patient simply stops taking it (it goes away).
I'm not even suggesting people think about this to avoid vivid nightmares during a withdrawl phase, I'm tossing it out there for people like IsoM who had to go through months worth of slow withdrawl.
The idea is that electricity regulation is achieved at the CNS in patients taking Dilantin. Many withdrawl side effects, like feeling like the floor is sinking into a gap as one walks, or electric shocks, may resolve themselves if one took Dilantin.
Actually, if you don't have a drug that says it is contraindicated with Dilantin (Phenytoin) or you should speak with your doctor if you are taking Dilantin, it's a rather well-tolerated drug.
For people with seizures, it's a lot safer than Phenobarbital or Miltown (the only reason why these two drugs really exist still).
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