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Medications›Dilantin

Dilantin

Dilantin (generic name phenytoin) is a drug that has been used to treat seizure disorders since 1938. It is a sodium channel blocker that is effective in treatment of epilepsy but it has significant side effects. Because of that many newer drugs have been developed over the past 70+years.
Dr. Frances Dyro
Dr. Frances Dyroreviewed this
Neurology 56 years experience
BrandsEpanutin , Phlexy
Generic DrugPhenytoin

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Constipation
Headache
Balance problems
Nausea
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Suicidal thoughts
Low blood pressure
Rash

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Epilepsy
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Seizure disorder
Condition
Status epilepticus
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How low can Dilantin still be ok?
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My Dilantin levels are down to 24 should I still be concern ?
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What causes Dilantin levels to stay low if meds are being taking?
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Can you tell me what happens when a person takes too much dilantin?
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Do you know if a person can take to much Dilantin and get into trouble?
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I take 400mg of Dilantin a night my dr wants to cut me back down to 300mg will my body know the difference in mgs. ?
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