what happens when your Dilatin level is to high - Epilepsy Message Board

np29 · 10-30-2008, 12:28 PM

what happens when your Dilantin level is to high

Travis from MN · 10-30-2008, 03:29 PM

The general "range" is 10-20 to provide some perspective.

Toxicity IF a person feels it can be some of the following: double vision, dancing vision, balance issues. I'm sure there's more, those are the main ones I noticed.

Even when the ER doped me up on 2100mg by IV my stomach never had problems. I was sleepy as heck on that massive of a dose.

Comprehension was fine when my levels were high (low to mid 20's). In my case I could hold food down no problem. I can't speak for the rest of the world.

--Travis

np29 · 11-01-2008, 09:26 AM

have you ever heard of someone having a seizure when their level was to high

Travis from MN · 11-01-2008, 12:06 PM

Yes, High levels in theory can induce seizures from the medication alone. Not knowing anything it could be from being toxic on the medication (too much medication) and the bodies response.

Go back to the first reply. The symptoms listed are frequent indications if a person's level MAY be high. The only way you know for sure is to have labs taken (blood levels).

If a person was sick (cold, flu) that is something else you have to factor into everything. If there is a fever, if the person is taking in enough WATER or approved liquids.

--Travis

soccerschmee14 · 11-01-2008, 12:50 PM

ive been toxic on a med before and it was the worst feeling ever. i think it was on either tegretol or depakote, cant remember. but i couldnt walk straight, horrible headache, pupils stayed dilated, and some other scary things. i didnt have a sz though. just felt really bad overall.