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Posted by utopizen on November 12, 2002, at 17:06:03
okay, the subject sounded like I'm selling snake oil, but actually it's referring to Dilantin's efficacy for these off-label indications in clinical trials.
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www.dhfglobal.orgDilantin is a generally well-tolerated anticonvulsant. In 3% of the population, a skin rash will develop. This is easy to spot and will immediately reverse itself upon discontinuation. It is important to check with your pharmacists for possible drug interactions with Dilantin and your current medications, as it may contrindicate itself in many medications.
I have never tried it for my anxiety. I asked my doctor about it and said he didn't know anything, but remembered Jack Dreyfus as the "Dilantin nut." So I'm giving him the book I was sent for him to review.
This isn't just Jack's book, it's also another very comprehensive bookg describing the uses of Dilantin in clinical trials.
Children with prior moor or behavior disorders receiving Dilantin in some of these trials were found to be suddenly more approachable by their parents and teachers and better in school after receiving Dilantin. Mood brightening has also been established in many clinical trials.
Additionally, and more interesting to me, since I'm not totally confident I will have reduced anxiety on it, it's been proven to balance out circulation in one's hands and feet if these areas are too cold or hot. And boy are my hands and feet cold...
As an also plus, I do get these transient tics... a quick, split second upper body spasm now and then a few times a week, rather weird. And for some reason Benadryl and Adderall just love to do this when I try to take the Benadryl as a downer to sleep... I end up twitching like a fish for a few seconds at a time from waking up and then going back to sleep.
Oh, and Dilantin also may cause a gum problem... forgot what it's called. I'm not sure how it causes it, so I don't know yet in my dry mouth med Evoxac would balance things out...
Posted by LyndaK on November 13, 2002, at 23:33:05
In reply to Dilantin info for anxiety, depression, mood, etc., posted by utopizen on November 12, 2002, at 17:06:03
The gum problem is an overgrowth of gum tissue -- not a very wonderful side-effect. I've seen it in children with seizure disorders. I don't know what dose causes the worst problem in this respect.
Posted by utopizen on November 14, 2002, at 4:50:47
In reply to Re: Dilantin info for anxiety, depression, mood, etc. » utopizen, posted by LyndaK on November 13, 2002, at 23:33:05
> The gum problem is an overgrowth of gum tissue -- not a very wonderful side-effect. I've seen it in children with seizure disorders. I don't know what dose causes the worst problem in this respect.
>It is reversible?
I've had a transient tic since puberty started (I'm 19). Every few times in a week or so, I will have my upper body spasm suddenly for a split second. It's annoying, but obviously nothing to talk to a neurologist over. But I wonder if it's an indication of an underlying problem with my body's electrical regulation, and if my anxiety is related as such. If so, Dilantin may actually reduce my social anxiety.
It also it wonderful at regulating circulation, which I would enjoy as someone with cold hands and feet all winter long inside.
Posted by LyndaK on November 14, 2002, at 23:38:19
In reply to Re: Dilantin info for anxiety, depression, mood, , posted by utopizen on November 14, 2002, at 4:50:47
> > The gum problem is an overgrowth of gum tissue -- not a very wonderful side-effect. I've seen it in children with seizure disorders. I don't know what dose causes the worst problem in this respect.
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> It is reversible?
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> I've had a transient tic since puberty started (I'm 19). Every few times in a week or so, I will have my upper body spasm suddenly for a split second. It's annoying, but obviously nothing to talk to a neurologist over. But I wonder if it's an indication of an underlying problem with my body's electrical regulation, and if my anxiety is related as such. If so, Dilantin may actually reduce my social anxiety.
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> It also it wonderful at regulating circulation, which I would enjoy as someone with cold hands and feet all winter long inside.
>Stopping the drug stops further overgrowth. I don't know if stopping the drug results in hypertrophied tissue shrinking back. I would think not. I've heard of individuals having surgery to cut back the overgrown tissue. Again, I don't know the whys, hows, or how-much in relation to this side-effect. Hope you can find more information.
Lynda
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