Phenytoin and balance disorder Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5872934-2
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from ISRAEL on Aug 25, 2008. Female patient, 52 years of age, was diagnosed with partial seizures and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ataxia , balance disorder, dizziness , dysarthria, malignant neoplasm progression. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASONE. Patient died on 10/01/2006.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5328761-8
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on May 16, 2007. Female patient, 80 years of age, weighting 127.9 lb, was diagnosed with grand mal convulsion, dementia  and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: balance disorder, fall , neuropathy peripheral, nystagmus. Phenytoin dosage: 400 MG AT BEDTIME PO. During the same period patient was treated with CYMBALTA, GLYBURIDE, NAMENDA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #4819892-7
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from CANADA on Oct 25, 2005. Male patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy , parkinson's disease  and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: balance disorder, bradykinesia, condition aggravated, confusional state, convulsion, dyskinesia, fall . Phenytoin dosage: 300 MG (100 MG, 3 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with SINEMET, FENTANYL, XYLOCAINE, THIOPENTAL, ANECTINE, MIDAZOLAM, CLOBAZAM, GATIFLOXACIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5727954-5
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 23, 2008. Male patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy  and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ataxia , balance disorder, cerebellar syndrome, cerebrovascular accident, coordination abnormal, fall , nystagmus. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OMEPRAZOLE, PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE, INDAPAMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5729273-X
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 24, 2008. Male patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy  and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ataxia , balance disorder, cerebellar syndrome, cerebrovascular accident, coordination abnormal, fall , nystagmus. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OMEPRAZOLE, PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE, INDAPAMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5733762-1
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 28, 2008. Male patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy  and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ataxia , balance disorder, cerebellar syndrome, cerebrovascular accident, coordination abnormal, fall , nystagmus. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OMEPRAZOLE, PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE, INDAPAMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5738247-4
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 02, 2008. Male patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy  and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ataxia , balance disorder, cerebellar syndrome, cerebrovascular accident, coordination abnormal, fall , nystagmus. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OMEPRAZOLE, PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE, INDAPAMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5740113-5
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 28, 2008. Male patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy  and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ataxia , balance disorder, cerebellar syndrome, coordination abnormal, fall , nystagmus, therapeutic agent toxicity, tremor. Phenytoin dosage: 200 MG; TWICE A DAY;. During the same period patient was treated with OMEPRAZOLE, PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE, INDAPAMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5745645-1
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 09, 2008. Male patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy  and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ataxia , balance disorder, cerebellar syndrome, cerebrovascular accident, coordination abnormal, fall , nervous system disorder. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OMEPRAZOLE, PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE, INDAPAMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5756206-2
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 21, 2008. Male patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy  and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ataxia , balance disorder, cerebellar syndrome, cerebrovascular accident, coordination abnormal, fall , nervous system disorder. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OMEPRAZOLE, PERINDOPRIL, INDAPAMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5766328-8
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on May 21, 2008. Male patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy  and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: balance disorder, cerebellar syndrome, cerebrovascular accident, cerebrovascular disorder, convulsion, coordination abnormal, fall , tremor. Phenytoin dosage: 200 MG; TWICE A DAY. During the same period patient was treated with OMEPRAZOLE, PERINDOPRIL, INDAPAMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5816650-1
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 09, 2008. Male patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy  and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ataxia , balance disorder, cerebellar syndrome, cerebrovascular accident, coordination abnormal, fall . Phenytoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OMEPRAZOLE, PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE, INDAPAMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #4678277-7
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on May 18, 2005. Female patient, 60 years of age, weighting 154.3 lb, was diagnosed with epilepsy , infection  and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: balance disorder, infection , respiratory disorder. Phenytoin dosage: 300 MG (300 MG, 1 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ERYTHROMYCIN, ALUPENT. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5614645-4
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 18, 2008. Male patient, 52 years of age, weighting 140.0 lb, was diagnosed with epilepsy  and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: balance disorder, dizziness , fatigue, memory impairment, nausea , vision blurred. Phenytoin dosage: 500 MG;DAILY;ORAL; 400 MG;DAILY;ORAL. Patient recovered.


Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5628920-0
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 04, 2008. Male patient, 52 years of age, weighting 140.0 lb, was diagnosed with epilepsy  and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: balance disorder, dizziness , fatigue, malaise, memory impairment, nausea , vision blurred. Phenytoin dosage: 500 MG; DAILY; ORAL; 400 MG; DAILY; ORAL; 200 MG; EVERY MORNING; ORAL; 100 MG; AT BEDTIME; ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with VALSARTAN, ESTROGENS CONJUGATED, FEXOFENADINE. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5740114-7
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 28, 2008. Male patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy  and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia macrocytic, balance disorder, cerebellar syndrome, convulsion, dysarthria, liver disorder, liver function test abnormal, nystagmus. Phenytoin dosage: 300 MG; DAILY;. During the same period patient was treated with OMEPRAZOLE, INSULIN, VITAMIN B COMP, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, SPIRONOLACTONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5754121-1
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on May 07, 2008. Male patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy  and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia macrocytic, balance disorder, cerebellar syndrome, dysarthria, grand mal convulsion, liver disorder, liver function test abnormal, nystagmus. Phenytoin dosage: 300 MG;DAILY;. During the same period patient was treated with OMEPRAZOLE, INSULIN, VITAMIN B COMP, ATORVASTATIN, SPIRONOLACTONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5827098-8
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 29, 2008. Male patient, 45 years of age, weighting 150.0 lb, was diagnosed with epilepsy  and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: balance disorder, disorientation, insomnia, tremor. Phenytoin dosage: 300 MG. AT BEDTIME PO. During the same period patient was treated with KEPPRA. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5897930-0
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 18, 2008. Male patient, 45 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy  and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: balance disorder, diplopia, dysarthria, somnolence. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LEVETIRACETAM. Patient recovered.


Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5903614-2
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 18, 2008. Male patient, 45 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy  and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: balance disorder, diplopia, dysarthria, somnolence. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LEVETIRACETAM. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5824295-2
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 14, 2008. Male patient was diagnosed with epilepsy  and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: balance disorder, cerebrovascular accident, coordination abnormal, fall , tremor. Phenytoin dosage: 200 MG;BID. During the same period patient was treated with PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE, OMEPRAZOLE, INDAPAMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #4559996-X
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Physician from on Jan 20, 2005. Male patient was diagnosed with epilepsy  and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: balance disorder, dizziness . Phenytoin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #4789528-2
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 05, 2005. Female patient, 80 years of age, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , balance disorder, dizziness , fall , skin laceration, speech disorder. Phenytoin dosage: 250 MG PO BID. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, LISINOPRIL, ATENOLOL, CITALOPRAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5869453-6
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 13, 2008. Female patient, 61 years of age, weighting 125.0 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: balance disorder, depression , diarrhoea, diplopia, dysstasia, feeling hot, hyperhidrosis, ill-defined disorder, memory impairment. Phenytoin dosage: 350MG DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with PAROXETINE, BEICAR HCT, SYNTHROID, ASPIRIN, VITAMIN B6, FISH OIL, SENIOR VITAMIN. Patient recovered.


Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5005924-2
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on May 17, 2006. Male patient, 59 years of age, weighting 150.0 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: balance disorder, coordination abnormal, dizziness , nystagmus. Phenytoin dosage: 300MG BID PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #4818467-3
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 31, 2005. Male patient, 58 years of age, weighting 164.0 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: balance disorder, eye haemorrhage, fall , head injury, nausea , tinnitus . Phenytoin dosage: 400 MG TWICE DAILY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #4837711-X
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 23, 2005. Female patient, 58 years of age, weighting 169.8 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: balance disorder, confusional state, coordination abnormal, fall , memory impairment. Phenytoin dosage: 200MG Q12 PO ; 100MG Q8 PO. During the same period patient was treated with ACETAMINOPHEN, ASPIRIN, CLONIDINE, DOCUSATE, HEPARIN, GABAPENTIN, LANSOPRAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5075918-X
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 08, 2006. Male patient, 56 years of age, weighting 158.1 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: angiopathy, asthenia, balance disorder, computerised tomogram abnormal, convulsion, feeling abnormal, loss of consciousness, muscle twitching. Phenytoin dosage: 400 MG QD PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5644216-5
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 27, 2008. Female patient, 55 years of age, weighting 167.0 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: activities of daily living impaired, balance disorder, convulsion, dizziness postural, gait disturbance, memory impairment, sedation, tinnitus . Phenytoin dosage: 400MG. 1X PER DAY PO. Patient recovered.


Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5578872-7
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 18, 2007. Male patient, 52 years of age, weighting 140.0 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: balance disorder, dizziness , memory impairment, nausea , vision blurred. Phenytoin dosage: 500 MG; DAILY, ORAL; 400 MG; DAILY; ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with VALSARTAN, ESTROGENS CONJUGATED. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5385216-2
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 06, 2007. Male patient, 51 years of age, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: balance disorder, fall . Phenytoin dosage: 300MG TID PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5717328-5
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 24, 2008. Female patient, 50 years of age, weighting 187.0 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: balance disorder, convulsion, fall , memory impairment, tremor. Phenytoin dosage: 400 MG QD PO. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #4726957-7
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 25, 2005. Male patient, 48 years of age, weighting 179.2 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anticonvulsant toxicity, balance disorder, dizziness , tremor, vision blurred. Phenytoin dosage: 400MG BID ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5764578-8
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on May 20, 2008. Male patient, 30 years of age, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: balance disorder, fall , therapeutic agent toxicity. Phenytoin dosage: 300 MG;DAILY;ORAL : 400 MG;AT BEDTIME;ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with FOLIC ACID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5773178-5
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on June 13, 2008. Female patient, weighting 200.0 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: balance disorder, convulsion, fall , incoherent, nystagmus. Phenytoin dosage: 500 MG DAILY ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5936788-8
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 14, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: balance disorder, convulsion. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DILANTIN. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #4641003-1
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on Apr 19, 2005. Male patient, weighting 185.2 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, balance disorder, fall . Phenytoin dosage: 300MG QHS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #4892215-3
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 25, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: balance disorder, fall , laceration, loss of consciousness. Phenytoin dosage: 100MG , Q8H , ORAL. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5698068-8
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 31, 2008. Male patient, 72 years of age, was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ataxia , balance disorder, cerebellar syndrome, cerebrovascular accident, coordination abnormal, fall , nystagmus, past-pointing. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PERINDOPRIL, OMEPRAZOLE, INDAPAMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5825784-7
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 14, 2008. Male patient, 50 years of age, was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia macrocytic, balance disorder, blood albumin decreased, blood bilirubin increased, cerebellar syndrome, dysarthria, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, hepatic function abnormal. Phenytoin dosage: 300 MG; QD;. During the same period patient was treated with OMEPRAZOLE, INSULIN, VITAMIN B, ATORVASTATIN, SPIRONOLACTONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #4759823-1
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 31, 2005. Male patient, 47 years of age, was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: balance disorder. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5754586-5
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on May 19, 2008. Male patient, 40 years of age, weighting 152.1 lb, was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: balance disorder, therapeutic agent toxicity. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SUSTIVA, TRUVADA. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5275400-0
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 22, 2007. Male patient, 34 years of age, weighting 150.4 lb, was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: balance disorder, headache , movement disorder , tremor, vision blurred. Phenytoin dosage: 600 MG DAILY ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.