i have just been diagnosed with epilepsy and i was perscribed dilantin. i know all the side affects and know you cant take barbituates (sleeping pills) with it or drink alcohol, but i take the birth control pill and i was wondering if it still works while i take the dilantin.
2006-11-26 18:49:35 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
You should ask your doctor about this question. People on Yahoo Answers will give you mixed answers to this question, and you don't know who actually knows the truth or who is guessing.
I have found this site (sources.) Under "What special precautions should I follow?" the second point says to mention to you doctor if you use dilantin. It also says "Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects." (relating to if you are taking any of the listed medications.
2006-11-26 19:04:21 · answer #1 · answered by doggie.days 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I drank all the time on Dilantin until I got a liver enzyme test done and saw they were through the roof. Maybe in moderation it wouldnt be big a deal. I never had any other interactions between the two other than elvated liver enzymes. As far as I know it will not effect the birth control.
2006-11-26 19:08:17 · answer #2 · answered by bdat40oz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in this case, u gotta need a professional help, turn to your gynae.
2006-11-26 19:14:52 · answer #3 · answered by Sportivo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask ur doc immediately plsss
2006-11-26 20:14:17 · answer #4 · answered by mane 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋