Phenytoin for Seizures User Reviews (Page 3)
Brand names: Dilantin, Phenytoin Sodium, Phenytek, Phenytoin Sodium, Extended Release, Di-Phen
Phenytoin has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 46 reviews for the treatment of Seizures. 63% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 17% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Phenytoin
- Arabe...
- September 25, 2013
Dilantin (phenytoin) "I have been taking Dilantin for about two weeks and so far no problems, hopefully I won't have any."
- 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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- 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."
- Vikash
- Taken for 10 years or more
- July 24, 2021
"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."
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- 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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Dilantin (phenytoin) "I think I might be allergic to this medicine as I had the hives in the evening from my scalp down. "