Dialntin Overdose

My brother takes Dilantin for epilepsy and was hospitalized and in the process he was perscribed 600 units when he normally takes 260 to 300 units? What can happen to him with the level being 38.7?

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TALK TO THE DOCTOR! Was the usual dose your brother took preventing seizures? If not, that may be why his dosage was increased.

If that was not the case, be sure the professionals in charge of his care are keenly aware of the proper dose he should be taking!
Balance is very important.

I am also epileptic, occassionally I forgt to take my daily dose. When that happens, I have to take the meds I missed in addition to the meds needing to be taken. The extra dosage will cause your brother to sleep deep! He may be drunk the following day or so after this unusually high dose of meds.

Starting a regime of Dilantin takes a little time for the physicians to find the individual's best dosage.
Too little will not cover the needs of the person, too much at a time, the person will feel like they are living in slow motion. Be patient .. it will all work out

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Toxicity can occur if his levels are too high, the hospital should be monitoring him to provide supportive care, if needed.

Ref: Dilantin Levels

Has he experience any unusual symptoms, or problems? Is he on any other medications?

Toxicity can occur in several ways, such as neurological effects, cardiac effects, distal limb edema, and other problems.

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