Epilepsy

Just wondering if the drug I take for it, has side effects, I take Epinutin 300mg, I take 1 every night before I go2 bed,I took 2 fit one after the other 11yrs ago but I've had nothing since, what I want2 know is can you put weight on with this drug because in the last 11yrs I have put alot of weight on and I was always thin.
I was also never told what type of Epilepsy I had, one thing that is annoying my left bottom eye lid is always twiching is it related to Epilepsy

[Dr Santos]

Hi,

Epanutin capsules, oral suspension and infatabs all contain the active ingredient phenytoin, an anticonvulsant.This is effective against generalised tonic-clonic and partial seizures.The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine: rapid involuntary movements of the eyes, shaky movements and unsteady walk, slurred speech, decreased coordination, confusion, drowsiness/dizziness, nervousness, insomnia, headache, nausea and vomiting, skin rashes, enlargement of the gums or lips, hirsutism, and coarsening of facial features. (reference: http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/100000932.html)

The twitching could be attributed to this medication while there is no evidence of weight gain with this drug. You should discuss what kind of epilepsy you have and the side effect you are experiencing to your doctor if it affects you in  your day to day activities.

Take care and keep us posted.