Should I stop taking phenytoin,and if I do is the best way of preparing myself to do this

I have taking phenytoin since 1983. I have had 5 seizures,the last probably 14 years ago. But all appeared serious at the time,and I always ended up in hospital. I am scared of the consequences of having another seizure. However given I'd been seizure free so long,a year ago GP referred me to a Consultant Neurologist,who outlined some of the possible side effects,which previously I'd been oblivious to,and suggested coming off my dose very slowly ,and trying out with not taking anything. However he also told me my risk of having another seizure within 2 years was going to go up- from 11% to 24%. He kindly gave me a two year time limit to make up my mind about if I would come off or not . I have been trying to decide since,mostly not facing up to it ! However I have recently begun to experience tingling and numbness in my hands and feet,which may be one of the side effects. I'd love to hear from anyone else who has been taking phenytoin for a long time,and who has been advised to come off,and what they decided to do about it

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