Aspartame components in Tegretol,Depakote,Dilantin-causes seizures!!

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H. J. Roberts, MD, has, for many years, expressed concerns about the use of aspartame. In his most recent book, "Aspartame Disease - An Ignored Epidemic," he has a section beginning on page 364 of the book, entitled "Broader Immunologic Perspectives." In this section, he states, in part, "Subsequent re-immunizations ... serve as chronic stimulants to the immune system."Dr. Robert's book includes some references regarding immune responses. He states, in part, "The extent to which A HYPERSENSITIVE POPULATION has evolved is pertinent and disturbing. An increasing array of potentially antigenic substances can enhance the immune response, including many widely used drugs and their metabolites (Eisner 1972)."It is my position that anything that is true for aspartame will also apply to processed free glutamic acid (MSG).In regard to tegretol, depakote and dilantin, I submit the following: 1. Tegretol contains flavoring (chewable form only), gelatin, and starch (two forms in the chewable form). All of these ingredients will include processed free glutamic acid, aspartic acid, and phenylalanine. As you know, aspartame is made up of aspartic acid, phenylalanine, and a methyl esther. There is no aspartame as such in tegretol. 2. Depakote comes in several different forms. The sprinkle capsules contain gelatin and trimethyl citrate. The tablet form contains starch. Gelatin, citrate and starch will include processed free glutamic acid, aspartic acid, and phenylalanine. There is no aspartame as such in Depakote. Realizing that you have concern about iron, I must also note that the tablets include iron. 3. Dialantin comes in several different forms. The capsules contain starch (corn) and gelatin. The Infatab contains starch (wheat) and spearmint flavor. The two forms of suspensions contain citric acid and a banana flavoring. The gelatin, starch, and citric acid contains processed free glutamic acid, aspartic acid, and phenylalanine. The spearmint and banana flavoring may contain these free amino acids. If I were to guess, I would think that the spearmint flavoring is truly natural and is safe, but I would think that the banana flavoring is not truly natural, and is, therefore, not safe. There is no aspartame as such in Dilantin.As you know, over the years, I have communicated with parents of children with seizures who have been told by physicians that there is no physical reason for the seizures. In all of these cases, elimination of MSG from their children's diets eliminated the seizures. Some parents have indicated to me that their child's seizures did not totally stop until they eliminated the drugs that were being used.While looking for information to respond to your question, I came across the following site which is from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Note what they say about aspartame and other additives used in pharmaceuticals. http://www.aap.org/policy/re9706.html Jack