Dilantin Side Effects
Common dilantin (phenytoin sodium) side effects include:
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Mild nervousness
- Nausea
- Trouble sleeping
- Vomiting
According to medical literature, some patients have severe allergic reactions to dilantin (phenytoin sodium) and other side effects. Severe dilantin (phenytoin sodium) side effects include:
- Rash
- Hives
- Itching
- Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS)
- Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)
- Difficulty breathing
- Tightness in the chest
- Swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue
- Bone pain
- Butterfly-shaped rash on the face
- Clumsiness or unsteadiness
- Confusion
- Dark urine
- Delirium
- High blood sugar
- flushing
- fruit-like breath odor
- increased thirst, hunger, or urination
- rapid breathing
- Mental or mood changes
- Numbness or tingling of the hands or feet
- Red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin
- Signs of infection
- chills
- fever
- sore throat
- Slurred speech
- Stomach pain
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Swollen or tender gums
- Tremor
- Unusual bruising or bleeding
- Unusual eye movements
- Unusual muscle movements
- Yellowing of the skin or eyes
- Excessive hair growth
- Increased thirst or urination
- Unusual tiredness
- Easily broken bones
- Painful erections
If you suffer from any of these dilantin (phenytoin sodium) side effects, tell your doctor immediately and get their immediate advise. If you notice other side effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist as there may be unknown side effects of dilantin or possible drug interactions with other medications.
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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