Phenytoin for Epilepsy User Reviews (Page 2)

Brand names: Dilantin, Phenytoin Sodium, Phenytoin Sodium, Extended Release, Phenytek, Di-Phen

Reviews for Phenytoin

wea...
May 6, 2014

"I have taken phenytoin for nearly 3 years. I am now on 500 mg, which does concern me, even though it controls my seizures really well. So far, I have swollen gums and some memory and motivation problems, although I am 58, so that might account for that."

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pro...
September 23, 2024

"Been on phenytoin (initially called garoin) for over 55 years. As soon as I began taking it, all seizures stopped and never had a grand mal since. Gum issues and minor jaw bone deterioration may possibly be side effects, but for me, they are irrelevant in comparison to the outstanding benefit of being seizure-free."

9 / 10

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Joe...
February 8, 2009

Phenytoin "I've been on Dilantin since 1979 and have not had any issues or seizures."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 10 years or more
January 19, 2019

Phenytoin "I have been on it for 18 years. I now have pins and needle feelings everywhere. It is really hard for me to sleep. I am wondering if I should mention this to my doctor?"

5 / 10

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chr...
November 10, 2008

Phenytoin "It is a miracle drug, and it works fantastically."

10 / 10

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Fav...
July 23, 2020

Phenytoin "I took Dilantin for 40 years. I am now 75 years old, and my blood pressure reading was 110/60 with a pulse of 55 last week at my annual physical. I have been off the medication for 25 years."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
November 8, 2009

Phenytoin "I've been on Dilantin for about 20 years, and it works for me."

8 / 10

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Che...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
December 7, 2012

Phenytoin "The first 3-4 days made me a bit groggy immediately after taking it. I couldn't drive. Within a week, I adjusted quickly."

10 / 10

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Liz...
Taken for less than 1 month
July 6, 2012

Phenytoin "It made me very sick. It caused a reaction of large hives and made me throw up."

1 / 10

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wiy...
Taken for 10 years or more
September 2, 2013

Phenytoin "It does do a good job, but I also take Depakote (4,000 mg) with Dilantin (500 mg), and I still have seizures. The less active I am, the fewer seizures (grand mal)."

9 / 10

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dav...
October 13, 2008

Phenytoin "Now I'm almost seizure-free."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
June 21, 2009

Phenytoin "It was okay, I took it for 15 years, then they changed it 2 years ago, and I cannot take it anymore."

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