Posted by PattyG on October 17, 2001, at 18:08:34
In reply to Re: elusive putative seizure disorder, posted by PattyG on September 29, 2001, at 9:23:16
Elizabeth and all,
My son was originally prescribed 300 mgs. of Dilantin (daily) We misunderstood - he only took 2 capsules (200 mgs.) and then began with 300 mgs. Did this 2 weeks before blood work. Nurse called today and said doc was concerned as his levels were low and to increase to 400 mgs. per day. Normal is 10-20 and he is at 4. This is after 2 solid weeks on 300 mgs. and 2 weeks prior to that on 200 mgs. I need the "mildly retarded" version of what all this means:) He is already unhappy with this med as he feels very groggy (says he's getting more "hairy" and skin is more oily.) Also...........maybe it's my imagination, but I think he's talked more to me in the past 4 days than in the past 4 months! We had company Sat. & Sun. and he actually mingled a bit and TALKED. Is this type medication also a mood elevator as well as mood stabilizer??? Input please!
PattyG
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