dilantin's long term effects - Epilepsy Message Board

lunamo · 04-29-2008, 10:28 AM

Can anyone help? I have been successfully on dilantin for longer that 40 years. I understand one of its effects is "coarsening of the face". I have good genes, and now,feel I look much older than my age. I have taken good care of my skin, and wonder if there is anything else I could add to my regimen. Thanks

sztoomuch · 05-08-2008, 04:52 PM

Well, I havent been on dilantin for quite as long as you have (35 yrs) but I do know that there are some things that I have to do now that I didnt before. First, I have to wash my face daily. Second, I have to use an anti-wrinkle cream. Other than that, I wish I could be of more help. I, too, look older than my age, but excessive exposure to the sun caused that.

Jheezy · 05-08-2008, 06:09 PM

I wasnt aware of the ageing aspect of the drug but I am glad I have heard of it. My main thing is that my gums have swollen rather drastically. When i was real young the sasme thing happened and so I was switched to other meds but the seizures just kept happening. Anyone have any experience with damage to their kidneys from Dilantin?

grinch13 · 05-10-2008, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by sztoomuch

Well, I havent been on dilantin for quite as long as you have (35 yrs) but I do know that there are some things that I have to do now that I didnt before. First, I have to wash my face daily. Second, I have to use an anti-wrinkle cream. Other than that, I wish I could be of more help. I, too, look older than my age, but excessive exposure to the sun caused that.

I have sun damage to my face as well. Is there anything that can be done to make my skin look better?

lunamo · 05-12-2008, 07:30 AM

Thanks, hopefully someone else can help us all.