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Hi i just want to find out... My mother has shingles and they said she must use epinutem but they dont have any in stock..can she use epitec or epilum? ## The Epanutin contains Phenytoin, and it is given in such cases to help with the nerve pain that Shingles can cause. Its typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, weight changes, headache, and mood changes. As to an alternative, she should consult her doctor to see what is safest for her to take. Is she on any other medications?

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If epsolin not available in the market can we give eptoin to the patient in equal dosage? ## if epsolin not available in the market can we use eptoin 300 mg. The patient is taking tab epsolin by 2 year. Suddenly for one day the medicine is not available. The case is excision of frontal lobe meningioma ## Both of these medications contain the same active ingredient, which is Phenytoin, it is most commonly used to prevent seizures, and to treat some mood disorders. Yes, the dosage should be equal from one to the other. The NIH lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea dizziness, headache, and mood changes. Are you on any other medications? ## My father has take epsolin 200 for so many years and as of this past week my father was admitted in the hospital. Now the dr presc...

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My brother has been taken eptoin 100mg for more than 4 years till date with 2 doses a day and at present he is complaining of backaches and pain in the right leg which he cannot move and sometimes he is having breathing problem and weak. He could not sleep every night but slept around 2-3 Am morning till 11:00 Am, along with eptoin 100mg, the doctor advised him to take Dicorate 500mg and lobazam-0.5 which he is taken regularly. Do these medicines have any side effects? If he stops eptoin what would be the result? Please do reply with any suggestions. ## Eptoin contains the active ingredient Phenytoin, it most commonly used to help prevent epileptic seizures. Has his doctor expressed any theory as to what is causing the problems he's experiencing? Those are not generally normal side ...

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side effects ## I AM ON EPTOIN 100 3 TIMES A DAY FOR THE LAST 5 MONTH AFTER I HAD A SCAR SEIZURE. NOWADAYS I EXPERIENCE BURNING SENSATION IN MY LEFT CHEEK AND LEFT HAND DURING AFTERNOON. IT VANISHES IN THE EVENING. WHAT COULD THIS BE? ## Is smoking and drinking safe while on eptoin? ## I've been an epileptic patient for three years. I've been taking eption 100mg for the last two years. I have not gone to a doctor in the last year. Can taking this medicine cause any side effects? ## hi, i m 21 now. i m taking eptoin 100 now. at age of 13,i had a non severe epiliptic attack so i was admitted to nearest hospital.where doctor suggested to take PHENYTOIN (PFIZER) thrice a day , 3 years. i did the that course.After stopping medicine, 2 months later again it was same problem, so now i ...

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Hi, My husband takes per day 2 eptoin tablets since he was in 8th std.. once he had fallen down from somewhere and cos of that doctor has prscribed these tablets if he stops taking these tabs he will get fever headache and feel week... and also doctor has told him to take these tabs life long.. So i want to know is it necessary to take these tabs life long or do i need to get him checked nce again..? ## I am also victim of EPTOIN 300 MG per Day. This medicine is given for brain / nerve disorder which cannot be identified. I would say if it is not broken don't try to fix it. So don't stop taking this medicine ever as this has Phenytoin Sodium and this salt is harmless but just control's brain activities. If you want to leave this medicine then it should be under Dr. supervisi...

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i have found a pill somewhere and i need to know what it is its white and its oval shaped it looks like its in a cap and it has the nubers 402 twice on both sides i think i know for shore on one side i really need your help thanks! ## Sun Pharmaceuticals states that it contains 100mgs of Phenytoin in an extended release formulation, which is most commonly used to prevent seizures, and to treat cardiac arrhythmia. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, mood swings, and weight changes. Are there any other questions?

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What are the side effects of Eptoin 300 ER ? My Sister was advised to take this in stead of 3 regular Eptoin 100 Mg. Is there any additional advantage ? ## Eptoin contains the active ingredient Phenytoin, it is an anti-epileptic, used to help prevent seizures. The side effect profile does not change when a dosage is altered, however, taking more at once or raising the dosage may cause them to be more severe for a few weeks, until her body adjusts to the medication. These may include: nausea, drowsiness, mild skin rash, itching and insomnia. The advantage to taking the 300mg ER tablet is that it is a time released formulation, so it is specially formulated to work for the entire day, so she gets the control she needs, without having to remember to take multiple pills each day. Are there ...

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Looking to find out side effects for eption tablets. Been prescribe for three months after PV shunt operation. ## Eptoin contains the active ingredient Phenytoin, it's an anticonvulsant that's used to help prevent seizures and that is a normal concern after such surgery. There are more details you can learn about Eptoin and its side effects here, but they may include nausea, dizziness, headache and weight gain. Are there any other questions I can help with? ## Hi, my mother has been using Eption tablets for the last 6 months. When summer came she said that sometimes she experiences pain. Please suggest me if this medication is harmful or not?

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Want to know the side effect for the above medicine ## ne of my friend met and accident and the damage was on head. He treated with 15 stiches in the backside of head. Doctor suggested him EPSOLIN - Zydus - daily three tablets. What side effect it can have and this medicine is used for what ? Thanks. ## Epsolin ER contains the active ingredient Phenytoin, this is an anticonvulsant, which can also be used as a mood stabilizer. In this case, it is highly likely that the doctor was worried about your friends head injury possibly causing convulsions/seizures. There are some types of head injuries that are well know for doing this, so the doctor has probably given it to him as a preventative measure. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, horizontal gaze nystagmus and rash. Mor...

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I got stroke once 3years ago,doctor suggested to start eptoin what to do now??? what are the side effects i m getting ??? by which time i will get ride of this medicine plzzzz guide me ## You should take the medication as long as your doctor instructs you to do so. The NIH lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, mood swings, and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with?

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i am on anti epillectic drug eptoin(phenytoin). 19 months passed without seizeur & now i am Pregnant. is this drug Harmful for my growing childern in side me ? if yes please sugesst me how to get rid of this. Thanks ## Have you talked to your doctor about it? According to the U.S. FDA Phenytoin has shown clear risk to the baby, when taken by a pregnant mother. However, seizures could also be dangerous to your baby, so you need to talk to your doctor and decide whether or not you should continue with this medication, or perhaps switch to something else. ## I'm taking 100mg of eptoin drugs ....doctor advised to continue this drug.... My convulsion is caused by head trauma ...there is no genetic history of epilepsy &EEG reports,MRI&CT scan of head also show normal.....so be...

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The medicine is used for throat and left eye flip flopping time to time and while speaking ## Eptoin contains the active ingredient Phenytoin, commonly used to treat epilepsy. Side effects can include: nausea, drowsiness, sedation and gaze nystagmus. Read more here: Do you have any questions? ## Hi, I am 34yrs taking eptoin from last 15 years regular 3 tab of 100mg at night i tried to reduce dose but i got that problem of seizures and when i take regular dose i am ok whats the best way for me to stop medicine ## hi i am ajay we want to left the eptoin200mg injune2012we feldown some where i have very little problem but after taking eptoin, now we have lots problem plese susses me ## Hi This is manjunath I'm 35 years old I'm taking eption tablet from last 30 years onwards But stil...

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My daughter is one years old and had minor convultion. Our doctor suggested to give eptoin suspension for two years. I want to know the side effects of this medicine. ## My son is 13 months old and had a convultion which lasted for 90- 100 mins. The doctor has prescribed eption suspension for him. I would like to know the side affect of the same and is it safe for small babies. ## Eptoin contains the active ingredient Phenytoin, it is frequently used to control seizures in children. Its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, weight changes and hypotension. I sincerely hope that both of your children are doing well. Are there any other questions or concerns? ## weight changes can be seen on days to come my daughter is 1.5 yrs old now. seizure happened 07 months back. what about hypo...

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It's a light purple and white capsule that hold a solid white pill inside. The size of the capsule is regular. I take 4 a day, and have been doing that for 11 years. ## At therapeutic doses, phenytoin produces horizontal gaze nystagmus, which is harmless but occasionally tested for by law enforcement as a marker for alcohol intoxication (which can also produce nystagmus). At toxic doses, patients experience sedation, cerebellar ataxia, and ophthalmoparesis, as well as paradoxical seizures. Idiosyncratic side effects of phenytoin, as with other anticonvulsants, include rash and severe allergic reactions. Phenytoin may accumulate in the cerebral cortex over long periods of time, as well as causing atrophy of the cerebellum when administered at chronically high levels. Despite this, th...

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I had a brain stroke 15 days ago and have been prescribed 100mg of Eption to treat headaches that are common after such strokes. I would like to know more about the side effects of this medication.. ## Eptoin contains the active ingredient Phenytoin, commonly used to treat epilepsy. Side effects can include: nausea, drowsiness, sedation and gaze nystagmus. Read more here: Do you have any other questions? ## I had hit on my head 6 month back and got head ache. Doctor advised to take Eptoin 100mg/day.I took this tablet three days after that head gone and didn't take this medicine. After 4 month i got severe head ache, have taken hand ache medicine but no relief. After that i took Eptoin again, full relief from head ache on next day. if i didn't take eptoin one single night, the ne...

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sir,my mother is taking medicine zen retard 200mg from 7 years,now also she suffers from uncouncius..then doctor changed the medicin and given medicine as eptoin 100 ,i.e one in morning and two in evening...nw she feels her legs very painless,,plz guide me wat to do... ## Has she talked to the doctor about the problem? Eptoin contains the active ingredient Phenytoin, it is an antiseizure medication. It isn't know to cause pain, as a side effect, but it is impossible to say the effect that any given medication will have on any given person. So, she should really consult her doctor to discover what is causing her problem and get proper treatment. Learn more: ## SIR,doctor gave zen retard - 200 to my mom... my mom had a tumor in brain on left side... by gamma knife treatement the tumor...

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My brother has tapeworm in his brain and prescribed for phenytoin eption is it right medicine?? Now a days he is felling nervous and lost his confidence to go outside alone or do something ## Hello, Boniya! How is your brother doing? This medication is used to prevent seizures. The FDA lists its typical side effects as including nausea, dizziness, mood swings, irritability and weight gain, which explains his symptoms. Did they prescribe something to kill the tape worm? ## hello Verwon, thank you so much for your reply.. as you said Phenytoin is to prevent seizures , my brother has been prescribe with this medicine only . do you mean Phenytoin is not for killing tape worm?? what should i do now?? please suggest me something.. i would be really appricate.. many thanks

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Epsolin er 300 Phenytoin sodium e-r capsules Need to know when this is prescribed, the side-effects and any other significant info. Thanks! ## Phenytoin is commonly used as an anti-epileptic drug, to help prevent the associated seizures. It has also been used to treat some forms of neuralgia and arrhythmias. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, nystagmus and sedation. You can read more on it here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## for what purpose use EPSOLIN ER 300MG ## I AM USING THIS MEDICINE FOR THE LAST ABOUT 2 YRS ALONG WITH MEDICINES FOR HYPERTENSTION AND FOR THYROID. WHAT IS THE SIDE EFFECTS IF USED ALL TOGETHER CONTINIOUSLY? ## I am taking Espolin300ER about 6 years after brain tumor operation. Please inform me about side effect of aforesaid medicin...

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My prescription drug was changed from phenytoin with the purple band to phenytoin plain white with the number 420 printed twice on the capsule; I was told it was fine to take same formula and different manufacturer but when I asked if the fillers were the same the pharmacist stumbled and then said it is ok. Since the medicine was changed without my knowledge or permission by somebody (nobody in the Dr.s office knows how this happened) I am wondering about it. Of course I will ask the doctor again ( I spoke to the nurse before) when I see him - he doesn't take phone calls), but I would like to know something before then. ## Well, first no pharmacy is in any way obligated to always provide you with the product manufactured by any particular company that you have been getting. It is co...

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What does the sod stand for on phenytoin sod ext its a 100 mg purple and white capsule ## Why is it becoming more difficult to find xanax on The streets? ## What does SOD DR EC mean on the Diclofenac bottle? ## The SOD stands for Sodium, it designates the specific chemical salt that the medication is derived from, that's why some list sodium, some list hydrochloride and etc. As to the DR on a prescription, just like XR, SR, ER and quite a few others, it designates that medication as being time released. As to the EC, from what I've found, it's used similar to ES, DS and etc. to designate that as being an extra strength dosage, rather than the standard prescribed amount. Are there any other questions or comments? ## My perscription bottle says. Metformin 500mg Tab.**RDS WHAT ...

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