Posted by kemist on May 16, 2004, at 18:05:29
In reply to HELP! MY SON IS USING PHENYTOIN FOR OTHER PUPOSES, posted by xanthophill on February 24, 2004, at 0:10:00
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.
I'd counsel him to take as little as possible.
cheers,
kemist
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