Phenytoin can cause bone loss.

[Belinda5000]

I was in a doctor's office reading a magazine read phenytoin cause bone loss.
I talked to my neurologist and I ask him and he said yes.
I took Dilantin for 32 years so I want be tested I told him.
So next month when I see him where going to talk about me having a bone density test.


Belinda

[RobinN]

That sounds like a good plan Belinda.
I shake my head that you had to read this in a magazine article, and not learn this directly from him.

[Bernard]

It's a well known long term adverse effect of Dilantin. Having a bone density test periodically is a good idea for those taking it.

Adding a good source of calcium to the diet (not milk) is also important.

[Meetz1064]

I was on it for 37 years.

So far, I'm OK, miraculously. But, I was taking Vitamin D, too, so that helped......but I do have quite a bit of bone pain........so it will be time for a new test for me soon, too, I think.

[Belinda5000]

Robin,
I do have the worst luck in breaking bones.
I've broken,my jaw,nose,collar bones foot.
Belinda