What is Phenytoin?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: PhenytoinBrand:
Phenytoin is an antiarrhythmic and anticonvulsant agent that is used for the management of generalized tonic-clonic (grand mal), complex partial seizures; and for the prevention of seizures following head trauma/neurosurgery. It is also used for neuropathic pain.
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How do members experience Phenytoin?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epilepsy | 2,225 | 262 | |
| Seizures (grand mal or tonic-clonic) | 76 | 50 | |
| Seizures | 52 | 38 | |
| Seizures (complex partial) | 8 | 1 | |
| Myotonia congenita | 6 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Bleeding gums | 13 | |
| Drowsiness | 12 | |
| Dizziness | 10 | |
| Depressed mood | 9 | |
| Fatigue | 9 | |
| Memory problems | 7 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 87 | |
| Moderate | 76 | |
| Mild | 68 | |
| None | 80 |
Member evaluations
pheonix61
evaluated on Apr 28, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for epilepsy: Major
- Side effects: Severe
CaitlinNatalie
evaluated on Aug 23, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for epilepsy: Slight
- Side effects: Moderate
shell052169
evaluated on Apr 13, 1983
- Perceived effectiveness for epilepsy: Major
- Side effects: None
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