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Is there any link between long term use of Phenytoin and deteriorating bone condition?If yes,WHAT IS THE ALTERNATIVE FOR THE SUFFERER? plz suggest ?

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admin 		Yes, several studies have found that phenytoin can cause bone loss. Some of the alternative drugs are carbamazepine, lamotrigine, or valproate non of which are none to cause bone loss.

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