Dilantin Lawsuits As personal injury and wrongful death lawyers we understand how serious the side effects of Dilantin can be. It is our goal to provide our clients with the skilled representation they need in order to go up against large pharmaceutical companies and recover the compensation that they deserve. Consulting a lawyer at our firm is the first step you can take in reaching justice.

What is Dilantin?

Dilantin (phenytoin sodium) is an anti-epileptic drug, also called an anticonvulsant. It works by slowing down impulses in the brain that cause seizures. Doctors prescribe dilantin (phenytoin sodium) to epileptics to manage temporal lobe seizures (a type of seizure caused by disease in the cortex of the temporal [side] lobe of the brain affecting smell, taste, sight, hearing, memory, and movement) and grand mal seizures (a type of seizure in which the individual experiences a sudden loss of consciousness immediately followed by generalized convulsions). Dilantin may also be used to prevent and treat seizures that can occur during and after neurosurgery (surgery of the brain and spinal cord).

Dilantin Health Risks

Phenytoin may accumulate in the cerebral cortex over long periods of time, as well as causing atrophy of the cerebellum when administered at chronically high levels. Despite it being a common "first line of defense" in seizure cases, it also has some bad side effects. See Dilantin Side Effects.

Speak to a Lawyer

If you or your child has suffered Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) or Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) from taking dilantin, contact an attorney at our law firm to discuss your legal options.

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