Can Epilepsy Lead To Other Problems?

[neurowreck]

Sleep apnea can actually be the cause of a seizure due to lack of oxygen, and not the other way around.

Is there a sleep study lab nearby he can go to?

[SentenceDoing]

Originally Posted by IMNRVUS

What other problems did dilantin cause for you? I've had many sinus problems, including pollyps... not sure if dilantin is the cause. I only take 300mg/day (generic).
Thanks

For me, it caused problems like nightmares, panic attacks (while sleeping), depression, and fatigue.

[gary33]

Originally Posted by SentenceDoing

For me, it caused problems like nightmares, panic attacks (while sleeping), depression, and fatigue.

[gary33]

See my other post on long term Dilantin use and MS...it can cause alot of problems.

[gary33]

Folks I wanted to post these studies and reference articles (FYI: Dilantin=Phenytoin):

First a study by Elson So (now at the Mayo Clinic) and J. Kiffin Penry (deceaesed): Adverse Effects of phenytoin (Dilantin) on poeripheral nerves and neuromuscular junction: A Review; Epilepsia (1981) 22(4) 467-73.

Phenytoin and Thyroid hormone action; J Endriconology (1985), 104(2), 201-4

Serum GGT (gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase) activity in patients on long term phenytoin therapy Digestive Diseases and Sciences (1988) 31(10) 1056-61: Conclusion GGT levels are higher in folks on LT dilantin therapy.

Phenytoin and cerebellar lesions: Similar Effects on Catecholamine metabolism: Archives of neurology (1977) 34(3) 162-7

Effect of long term phenytoin treatment on the levels of Calcium and Magnesium in rat femurs: Comptes Rendus des seances de la Societe de biologie et de ses filiales (1978) 172(6) 1114-8: phenytoin reduces bone calcium and magnesium levels w/o effecting plasma levels of calcium or magnesium

Peripheral neuropathy in children on long term phenytoin therapy: Brain and Development (1981) 3(4) 375-83

I have to head to work now but here are some of the references that might be of interest. I still have to find the apirin reference which I have and when I do I will post