Anyone tried Dilantin for TN? My doctor gave me a prescription and I'm not sure if I should take it or not because of the side effects.
I take a small dose of Dilantin 300 mg/day in 3 doses along with 2,600 mg of Gabapentin. I'm not sure what the Dilantin does, but my Doc says it's a very old, tried and true med and can't hurt.
Jackie
Hi Daniela,
My doctor tried me on Dilantin in conjunction with Carbamazapine. After eight days, I broke out in hives, so he took me off. I have a friend in my support group who has taken it for 25 years with success, though.