Porphyria (a genetic enzyme disorder that causes symptoms affecting the skin or nervous system) or To make sure phenytoin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:Ī vitamin D deficiency or any other condition that causes thinning of the bones If you currently take delavirdine (Rescriptor). You should not use phenytoin if you are allergic to it, or if you have ever had:Īn allergy to similar medicines such as ethotoin, fosphenytoin, or mephenytoin or Related/similar drugs gabapentin, clonazepam, lorazepam, pregabalin, lamotrigine, diazepam, topiramate Before taking this medicine Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor, such as: mood or behavior changes, depression, anxiety, or if you feel agitated, hostile, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself. Seizure control is very important during pregnancy and the benefits of preventing seizures may outweigh any risks posed by using phenytoin. If you become pregnant while taking this medicine, DO NOT STOP TAKING the medicine without your doctor's advice. Phenytoin may cause harm to an unborn baby, but having a seizure during pregnancy could harm both the mother and the baby. If you are pregnant, DO NOT START TAKING this medicine unless your doctor tells you to. You should not use phenytoin if you also take delavirdine (Rescriptor), or if you are allergic to ethotoin (Peganone), fosphenytoin (Cerebyx), or mephenytoin (Mesantoin). It does not treat all types of seizures, and your doctor will determine if it is the right medicine for you. Phenytoin works by slowing down impulses in the brain that cause seizures.
Phenytoin is an anti-epileptic drug, also called an anticonvulsant. Medically reviewed by Philip Thornton, DipPharm. Generic name: phenytoin (oral) ĭrug classes: Group I antiarrhythmics, Hydantoin anticonvulsants
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