I am status epileptic patient .I have been taking eptoin 100mg a day for the last 3 years . I have got a seizure on last December,2013 ,After that I have been taking eptoin 100mg a day daily. For the last two months I have no seizure. could I stop taking the medicine. Is there any serious side effect for taking it long for period.
Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor .com I am Chat Doctor. Mariano Into Bruno Mascaras. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. Phenytoin, when taken can cause few side effects when not taken can cause fits and fits can cause even deaths Please take Phenytoin instead of worrying about the side effects Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow-up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in Chat Doctor at http://bit.ly/ask