Posted by Brandon on October 17, 1999, at 0:01:13
In reply to Re: Dilantin, phenytoin, side effects, Peyronie's Dise, posted by dj on October 16, 1999, at 12:43:04
> So Brandon, how is it so far? BTW, there were cautions in the literature I scanned about it effecting gum growth in negative ways, though I don't know what sort of dose that would involve or over what period ot time...
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I'm only going to take 100mg. a day...Hi dj,
Well I tried the 100mg a day approach that Dreyfus uses in the book and I experienced some relief that would unfortunately wear off at the end of the day. So my doc and I decided to raise the dose to 100 tid. One in the morning in the afternoon and before bed. This approach works much better and if the results last I will probably stick with this med for awhile.
This drug definetly serves as a stabilizer and it's AD effects are extremely subtle so much so that I didnt notice any until the dose wore off. Main effects that I get from it are enhanced concentration, much relief from anxiety, and mood enhancing effects. I can tell when its working now...about an hour or so after each dose I feel very peaceful and centered. Very relaxed and in control of my thoughts. I think that this med would benefit people like me who have overactive minds that are obsessive and worrying. I notice very little performance anxiety which used to be very bad.
Anyway I am babbling now but I think that this is a good med that warrants a fair trial. I do believe that most people who have different disorders of the psyche would need higher doses like the one I am on. One more thing...I have experienced absolutely no side effects from this med...NONE! That alone is enough incentive for me to continue using this until I have made a fair judgement on how it has benefitted my life.
Thanks...Hope this helps...Brandon
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