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Suggest Ways To Wean Off Phenytoin

I am an 83 year old man who has been on phenytoin for about 38 years for absent seizures after I fell and struck my head. 4 100mg one day and 5 the next. Three different doctors in the last year suggested that I get ngoff the med. I have decided to try to reduce my dosage slowly over the next six weeks while being monitored by my wife and not driving, and keeping my family doctor up to date. What do you think of this plan? Am very healthy for my age with weight, blood work and other items excellent.
Tue, 29 Jan 2019
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Hello,

You can gradually taper the dose.

It will not cause any withdrawal effects.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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Suggest Ways To Wean Off Phenytoin

Hello, You can gradually taper the dose. It will not cause any withdrawal effects. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician