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Is Continuous Consumption Of Eptoin Medication Harmful?

Good morning Doc. I am a 30year old male. Had a surgery on pilocystic astrocytoma 2and half years ago with chemotherapy and radiotherapy. And was placed on Eptoin. I have never had a seizure in my life and after the surgery till date. Please is my continuous use of Eptoin detrimental to my health
Mon, 11 Aug 2014
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The continuous use of Eptoin do not cause any problem other than few side effects like gum hypertrophy, hyperglycemia and weight change. This medication is safe even on long term use but you need to check with your doctor. If your astrocytoma was resected properly than I think it should be removed in graded manner as most of the seizures occur during first year after surgical intervention of astrocytoma.


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Is Continuous Consumption Of Eptoin Medication Harmful?

Dear User, Thanks for using health care magic. The continuous use of Eptoin do not cause any problem other than few side effects like gum hypertrophy, hyperglycemia and weight change. This medication is safe even on long term use but you need to check with your doctor. If your astrocytoma was resected properly than I think it should be removed in graded manner as most of the seizures occur during first year after surgical intervention of astrocytoma. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help . Thanks