Switch to a newer medication????? Long time user (30 years) of
dilantin to control grand mal seizures. Dilantin works great
controlling my siezures. Although, recently concerned with side
effects. just had a scan that shows bone density loss, also,
although can't really be sure, but I think I am a bit sapped of
energy (who knows - been on it so long might have adjusted and
this just seems normal???) Have not had gum issues (good oral
health and routine probably a contributor to that). Hair? Hard
to tell really, nothing really out of the ordinary. Did have
some high liver enzyme levels that caused me some pain (not
physical) in obtaining life insurance - but letters from doc
helped that to be mitigated. So, bottom line - i want to switch
- feel I need to switch - am scared to switch - if there is
anyone else who is this same situation - would love to hear of
your experience, decisions, and dterminants, etc. I really
really really want to switch to a newer medication - but am
scared to death that it won't work.