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Old 01-08-2013, 12:02 PM   #1
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Similar to Dilantin, Without Swelling the Gums
I've been taking phenobarbital 100mg twice a day for 30yrs and dilantin 100mg tablets 3 times a day for absent seizures for over 20yrs. But my gums are very swollen. About 6 months ago my doctor switched it to keppra 500 mg but I had anxiety attacks, so now I'm back to dilantin. Today I stopped taking dilantin and I'm only taking phenobarbital 100mg twice a day. I need another medicine that works the same as dilantin but without swelling my gums...

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Old 01-19-2013, 09:56 AM   #2
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Re: Similar to Dilantin, Without Swelling the Gums
I have been on Dilantin for years and have EXCELLENT gums. Do you floss and brush right after you eat anything?

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Old 01-20-2013, 12:54 AM   #3
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Re: Similar to Dilantin, Without Swelling the Gums
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I have been on Dilantin for years and have EXCELLENT gums. Do you floss and brush right after you eat anything?
I do floss and brush every time I eat, but I started getting swollen gums about six months ago.

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Old 01-20-2013, 01:01 AM   #4
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Re: Similar to Dilantin, Without Swelling the Gums
I do floss and brush every time I eat anything, but the swollen of the gums just started about six months ago...

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