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Dilantin to treat TIA`s?09/26/2007 |
My mom is 85 years old and suffers from expressive speech/ language disorders since 1995 due to a stroke. Added to this is a developing condition of dementia. After two TIA`s in two days, the MD prescribed a small daily dose of dilantin. She is more tired, sleeping frequently and less focused. But I don`t know if this is a result of the two occasions of unconsciousness or the new drug. What do you think? Thanks.
I cannot give a definite answer to your question from the information provided. Dilantin is a treatment for seizures. If the spells involved episodes of unconsciousness, the physician likely thinks that these are seizures rather than TIA's. In general, unconsciousness is not common with TIA's. I would recommend that you discuss this with her physician, so that you understand his/her thinking on this matter. During this call, you could relay the information about potential Dilantin side effects.
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Brett Kissela, MD Assistant Professor of Neurology Director, Neurology Residency Program College of Medicine University of Cincinnati |
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