Community Forum Archive
The Epilepsy Community Forums are closed, and the information is archived. The content in this section may not be current or apply to all situations. In addition, forum questions and responses include information and content that has been generated by epilepsy community members. This content is not moderated. The information on these pages should not be substituted for medical advice from a healthcare provider. Experiences with epilepsy can vary greatly on an individual basis. Please contact your doctor or medical team if you have any questions about your situation. For more information, learn about epilepsy or visit our resources section.
Dilantin 30 Mg capsules
Sat, 01/15/2011 - 00:45Comments
Re: Dilantin 30 Mg capsules
Submitted by tcameron on Sun, 2011-02-13 - 17:18
Hi Joanne,
I'm glad you finally were able to contact Bill and you were able to locate a support group. They really do help! Bill always brings the best chocolate chip cookies. I'm glad you're able to start working on your other medical issues. Gotta go. Enjoy your new group!
- Therese
Hi Joanne,
I'm glad you finally were able to contact Bill and you were able to locate a support group. They really do help! Bill always brings the best chocolate chip cookies. I'm glad you're able to start working on your other medical issues. Gotta go. Enjoy your new group!
- Therese
Re: Dilantin 30 Mg capsules
Submitted by tcameron on Fri, 2011-01-21 - 19:24
Hi Joanne,
Make sure your epileptologist writes "no substitutions" on your prescription, or you will get the generic. An hour's drive to see your epileptologist and you're complaining? When I see mine, even though it's only 30 miles from home, it's an all day trip. I have to use the local paratransit because I can't drive. You're so lucky your seizures are under control.
In case you didn't know: The FDA allows 25% difference for generics in how much a drug is metabolized. One generic could be too low, the next too high. The pharmacy doesn't need to tell you if they switched from one generic to the other. As far as the cost difference in Dilantin/phenytoin: $4.00/month. Compare that to $4K for one night in ICU. Check your prescription every refill so that you always get Dilantin; not phenytoin. My pharmacy gave me phenytoin a couple years ago, even though my doctor put "no substitutions" on my prescription. By the way, Bill already responded to my email about you. Take care of yourself. - T :^)
Hi Joanne,
Make sure your epileptologist writes "no substitutions" on your prescription, or you will get the generic. An hour's drive to see your epileptologist and you're complaining? When I see mine, even though it's only 30 miles from home, it's an all day trip. I have to use the local paratransit because I can't drive. You're so lucky your seizures are under control.
In case you didn't know: The FDA allows 25% difference for generics in how much a drug is metabolized. One generic could be too low, the next too high. The pharmacy doesn't need to tell you if they switched from one generic to the other. As far as the cost difference in Dilantin/phenytoin: $4.00/month. Compare that to $4K for one night in ICU. Check your prescription every refill so that you always get Dilantin; not phenytoin. My pharmacy gave me phenytoin a couple years ago, even though my doctor put "no substitutions" on my prescription. By the way, Bill already responded to my email about you. Take care of yourself. - T :^)