Phenytoin for Seizures User Reviews (Page 3)
Brand names: Dilantin, Phenytoin Sodium, Phenytek, Phenytoin Sodium, Extended Release, Di-Phen
Reviews for Phenytoin
- alm...
- May 13, 2010
Phenytoin "I experienced Stevens-Johnson syndrome when I first started taking this drug. It took three months of high doses of prednisone to recover."
- Ara...
- September 25, 2013
Phenytoin "I have been taking Dilantin for about two weeks, and so far, no problems. Hopefully, I won't have any."
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- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- December 29, 2014
Phenytoin "Side effects: over 5 years, losing hair, but I take it 3 times a day with other medication for multiple sclerosis."
- Vik...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- July 24, 2021
"I have started taking Eptoin (phenytoin) 100 once daily for 12 years due to fits, and now taking once every 72 hours. Great drug. Enjoying every day.... Thanks, Eptoin, and thanks, Abbott."
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- Liz...
- November 3, 2009
"It worked well in the hospital and for a time after I left, but I developed a serious allergic reaction to it with a skin rash and fever!"
- nur...
- June 12, 2009
"This medicine has some rough side effects."
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Phenytoin "I think I might be allergic to this medicine, as I had the hives in the evening from my scalp down."