I was diagnosed epileptic 4mths ago and started on lamotrigine but after 3mths the side effects were not worth it so I changed to dilantin . Fluorescent lights were a problem since the seizures started 8mths ago. I have been taking 100mg twice daily for about 3wks and am noticing the sunlight burns my eyes and causes drowsiness, is this a normal side effect of Dilantin?
Yes, it could represent a side-effect of Dilation. Please note that the appropriate selection of antiepileptic Chat Doctor.  This classification can be done by clinical evaluation, MRI scan of brain, EEG and other blood tests. I request you to get evaluated by an epilepsy specialist and get diagnosed correctly and opt for a medicine with less side effects like Levetiracetam. Hope this helps