Anticonvulsant User's Supplement Plan

The following supplement plan is designed for people who are taking anticonvulsant medications like Dilantin®, Lyrica®, Mysoline®, Tegertol®, Trileptal®, or others.

This supplement plan is designed to be used in combination with the advice of your physician. Do not stop taking prescription medication without consulting your physician.

Below, you'll find supplement recommendations, but diet and lifestyle are important too. Read more in our article: Anticonvulsants: Critical Drug-Nutrient Interactions.

Supplements For Anticonvulsant Medication Users:

Vitamin D: Dilantin, Phenobarbital, and Tegretol can increase the breakdown of vitamin D, leading to a decrease in calcium absorption. People taking these medications for 6 months or more should consider calcium and vitamin D supplements. [PMID: 17445763] Vitamin D dosages should be adjusted based on your blood level with many clinicians recommending an optimal Vitamin D level of 50-80 ng/ml. Vitamin D Labs (affiliate link) can be ordered in the NutriScape Lab Shop.
Vitamin B12: Dilantin, Phenobarbital, and Mysoline have been reported to reduce vitamin B12 absorption as well as vitamin B12 levels in the brain in some individuals. B12-related anemia and neuropsychiatric side effects have been associated with these drugs. [PMID: 21246600] Low levels of these nutrients can lead to anemia, fatigue, and other health problems. The Vitamin B12 & Folate test from Access Medical Labs (affiliate link) is available through the NutriScape Lab Shop.

Supplement-Drug Interactions:

Folic acid, Ginko Biloba, Niacin (B3), and St. John's wort may interfere with the effectiveness of antiepileptic drugs. DO NOT TAKE GINKO BILOBA, ST. JOHN'S WORT, OR HIGH DOSE FOLIC ACID OR NIACIN SUPPLEMENTS WITHOUT YOUR PHYSICIAN'S APPROVAL.

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Best Regards,

Stephanie Figon, MS, RDN, LD

Supplements@NutriScape.NET

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This Article is Not a Substitute for Medical Advice

Dietary supplements are not designed to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Supplement Sciences seeks to provide comprehensive access to the most relevant supplement information along with convenient online ordering. We do not provide medical advice and cannot guarantee that every product suggested is completely without risk. Since each person is unique in their health history and medication use, it is important to discuss supplements with your personal physician. Specifically, pregnant women and individuals being treated for serious medical issues including cancer or liver or kidney problems must consult their physician about every nutritional supplement they plan to take.

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Anticonvulsant User's Supplement Plan

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