My daughter is for more that 10 years and Dilantin is a safe drug. However, osteoporosis has been associated with what are called enzyme inducing drugs, so calcium supplementation, exercise and diet are important. I ask around about it and also, to prevent birth defects anyone on anti-epileptic medications should take folic acid to help prevent defects. Dilantin has certainly passed the test of time.
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