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Re: HELP! MY SON IS USING PHENYTOIN FOR OTHER PUPOSES » kemist

Posted by rod on May 17, 2004, at 16:49:02

In reply to Re: HELP! MY SON IS USING PHENYTOIN FOR OTHER PUPOSES, posted by kemist on May 16, 2004, at 18:05:29

> I've been using phenytoin semi-regularly for about 10 years for improved concentration without any of the negative effects you mentioned. I'm sure these are a risk, and I have at times considered discontinuing my use.
>
> However, the typical dose for cognitive enhancement is 50mg and I know people who take only 25mg. I'd never take more than 100mg in a day (and I'm quite big). Larger doses are counter-productive in my experience. The studies which reported the negative effects are about epileptics who typically take much greater doses.
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> I'd counsel him to take as little as possible.
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> cheers,
> kemist
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>
>

Hi

How do you take phenytoin? Do you take it once in the morning? How long before you notice the efect? How long does one dose last, typically?

thanks
Roland


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