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how could i get rid of phenytoin?
by rubaz, Sep 08, 2008 02:07AM
i had brain tumor three months ago,i undergo surgery,radiation and chemotherapy and i finished from them recently
my question is how can i get rid of phenytoin?because i dont like its side effects esp. hirsutism
even if i change to another one what u recommend me to use?
i would like to mention also that i didnt have any seizures from the operation till now,never ever,so can we neglect taking it at all,or it is a must since i had a brain surgery?
please help me
my question is how can i get rid of phenytoin?because i dont like its side effects esp. hirsutism
even if i change to another one what u recommend me to use?
i would like to mention also that i didnt have any seizures from the operation till now,never ever,so can we neglect taking it at all,or it is a must since i had a brain surgery?
please help me
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Recent studies have shown that phenytoin does not help in reducing the seizure rate and may actually increase the complications.
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/431139
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=321031
I would suggest you discuss this with your treating doctor as soon as possible. Do keep us posted!