How to Build Up Dilantin Levels Naturally

Dilantin is a drug used to reduce seizures in epileptic patients. The main ingredient is phenytoin sodium, which is a barbiturate that slows impulses in the brain. Dilantin levels are the amount of medication in the blood. Normal levels are from 10 to 20, as measured in a blood test. Patients can increase Dilantin levels naturally with vitamin therapy, which may help the body better metabolize the drug.

Instructions

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  Check with your doctor for recommendations or cautions. Although patients report fewer seizures and better health with natural dietary supplements, there are no clinical trials that prove the efficacy.

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  Ask about Vitamin B therapy. Vitamin B complex, including B6 and B12, are essential to a healthy nervous system. Some doctors offer Vitamin B shots. Patients also can take 100 mg of a Vitamin B complex three times daily.

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  Take 700 mg of Magnesium each day, recommends Natural Health on the Web. Magnesium is a natural mineral that is reported to alleviate muscle spasms and calm the nervous system.

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  Take 50 to 80 mg of zinc each day. Zinc supplements can prevent damage to brain cells, which is important for epileptic patients.

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  Take Coenzyme Q10 to increase the amount of oxygen going to the brain, according to Natural Health on the Web.

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  Eat a healthy diet and exercise daily. A healthy lifestyle benefits the brain and is excellent natural therapy for the more than 2 million people suffering from epilepsy.