Dilantin (Phenytoin sodium) Side Effects

Common side effects of Dilantin include:

• Constipation,
• Dizziness,
• Headache,
• Mild nervousness,
• Nausea;
• Trouble sleeping;
• Vomiting.

Dilantin Side Effects (Severe)

According to the medical literature some patients have severe allergic reactions to dilantin (phenytoin sodium) and other side effects including:

• 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 (eg, 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.

*** NOTE  Tell your doctor immediately if any of these severe dilantin (phenytoin sodium) side effects or even comon dilantin (phenytoin sodium) side effects occur and get their immediate advise. If you notice other side effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist as well as they may be other side effects of Dilantin or possible drug interactions with other medications.

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