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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

  • 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."

9 / 10
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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."

1 / 10
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  • 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."

8 / 10
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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."

8 / 10
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  • nurse...
  • June 12, 2009

"This medicine has some rough side effects."

4 / 10
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  • 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!"

3 / 10
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