Patient's question:
My wife has epilepsy, and phenytoin works for her, but no other medication does. However, if she stops taking it, she will have a relapse.Doctor's answer:
There are many different types of antiepileptic drugs, not just phenytoin. However, phenytoin is one of the most commonly used medications, as it is quite effective against grand mal epilepsy. Therefore, if you are experiencing grand mal epilepsy, it is best to choose phenytoin for treatment. Epilepsy comes in many types, and different types of epilepsy respond better to different antiepileptic drugs. Therefore, it is best to use the appropriate medication under the guidance of a doctor.