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Phenytoin for Epilepsy User Reviews (Page 2)

Brand names: Dilantin, Phenytoin Sodium, Phenytoin Sodium, Extended Release, Phenytek, Di-Phen

Phenytoin has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 33 reviews for the treatment of Epilepsy. 70% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 18% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Phenytoin

  • Chris...
  • December 20, 2014

Phenytek (phenytoin) "I've been taking this medicine for years. I was having difficulties keeping my medicine levels in the proper zone. The extended release has been great. I'm in a small group of people who need their Dilantin level slightly above the 10-20 range. I'm able to stay at 20-22 with the proper dosages that have been prescribed for me. I cannot take the generic brand. When I was on the generic, my levels were not as stable."

10 / 10
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  • JoeM
  • February 8, 2009

Dilantin (phenytoin) "I've been on Dilantin since 1979 and have not had any issues or seizures."

10 / 10
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  • christy...
  • November 10, 2008

Dilantin (phenytoin) "It is a miracle drug and it works fantastically."

10 / 10
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Frequently asked questions

  • Anonymous
  • November 8, 2009

Dilantin (phenytoin) "I've been on Dilantin for about 20 years and it works for me."

8 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • June 21, 2009

Dilantin (phenytoin) "It was okay, I took it for 15 years then they changed it 2 years ago and I cannot take it anymore."

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  • Chelle
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • December 7, 2012

Dilantin (phenytoin) "The first 3-4 days made me a bit groggy immediately after taking it, I couldn't drive. Within a week, I adjusted quickly."

10 / 10
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  • Favid...
  • July 23, 2020

Dilantin (phenytoin) "I took Dilantin for 40 years. I am now 75years old and my blood pressure reading was 110/60 with a pulse of 55 last week at my annual physical. I have been off the medication for 25 years."

10 / 10
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  • david...
  • October 13, 2008

Dilantin (phenytoin) "Now I'm almost seizure free."

10 / 10
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  • wiy
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • September 2, 2013

Dilantin (phenytoin) "It does do a good job, but I also take Depakote( 4,000mg) with Dilantin(500mg) and I still have seizures. The less active I am, the fewer seizures (grand mal)."

9 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • January 19, 2019

Dilantin (phenytoin) "I have been on it for 18 years. I now have pins and needle feelings everywhere. It is really hard for me to sleep. I am wondering if I should mention this to my doctor?"

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  • Lizar...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • July 6, 2012

Dilantin (phenytoin) "It made me very sick. It caused a reaction of large hives and made me throw up."

1 / 10
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