Phenytoin for Seizures User Reviews (Page 3)
Brand names: Dilantin, Phenytoin Sodium, Phenytoin Sodium, Extended Release, Phenytek, Di-Phen
Phenytoin has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 45 reviews for the treatment of Seizures. 62% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 18% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Phenytoin
- ZHM
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- November 12, 2023
Dilantin (phenytoin) "This medication caused extreme fatty liver disease and cognitive impairment. Both conditions were quickly reversed once I stopped taking Dilantin."
- no job
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- December 29, 2014
Dilantin (phenytoin) "Side effects- over 5 years losing hair but I take it 3 times a day with other medication for Multiple Sclerosis."
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- Vikash
- Taken for 10 years or more
- July 24, 2021
"Hi, I have started taking Eptoin (phenytoin) 100 once daily from 12 years due to fits and now taking once every 72 hours. Great drug. Enjoying everyday.... Thanxx Eptoin and thanxx Abbott."
- nurse...
- June 12, 2009
"This medicine has some rough side effects."
- Lizar...
- November 3, 2009
"It worked well in the hosptial and for a time after I left, but I developed a serious allergic reaction to it with skin rash and fever!"
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- Generalized Tonic Clonic Seizures in Children
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Dilantin, Phenytoin Sodium, Phenytek
Dilantin (phenytoin) "I have been taking Dilantin for about two weeks and so far no problems, hopefully I won't have any."