Phenytoin and depressed level of consciousness Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #6126255-3
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from BELGIUM on Mar 03, 2009. Male patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with status epilepticus and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depressed level of consciousness, muscle rigidity. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LORAZEPAM. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5698039-1
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 31, 2008. Male patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy  and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ataxia , depressed level of consciousness, dysarthria, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, mean cell volume increased, nystagmus, therapeutic agent toxicity. Phenytoin dosage: DAILY DOSE:300MG. During the same period patient was treated with ALCOHOL, OMEPRAZOLE, VITAMIN B CAP. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5706651-6
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 31, 2008. Male patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy  and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alcohol poisoning, ataxia , cerebellar syndrome, depressed level of consciousness, dysarthria, mean cell volume increased, nystagmus, therapeutic agent toxicity. Phenytoin dosage: 300 MG;. During the same period patient was treated with OMEPRAZOLE, VITAMIN B. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5713733-1
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 07, 2008. Male patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy  and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cerebellar syndrome, depressed level of consciousness, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, mean cell volume abnormal, therapeutic agent toxicity. Phenytoin dosage: 300 MG, QD,. During the same period patient was treated with OMEPRAZOLE, VITAMIN B. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5728293-9
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 15, 2008. Male patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy  and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alcohol poisoning, ataxia , depressed level of consciousness, dysarthria, nystagmus. Phenytoin dosage: 300 MG;DAILY;. During the same period patient was treated with VITAMIN B, OMEPRAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5727955-7
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 23, 2008. Male patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy  and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alcohol poisoning, ataxia , depressed level of consciousness, dysarthria, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, mean cell volume increased, nystagmus, therapeutic agent toxicity. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OMEPRAZOLE, ALCOHOL, VITAMIN B CAP. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5729331-X
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 24, 2008. Male patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy  and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cerebellar syndrome, depressed level of consciousness. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OMEPRAZOLE, VITAMIN B CAP. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5733785-2
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 29, 2008. Male patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy  and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alcohol poisoning, ataxia , cerebellar syndrome, depressed level of consciousness, dysarthria, gait disturbance, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OMEPRAZOLE, ALCOHOL, VITAMIN B CAP. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5740951-9
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 05, 2008. Male patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy  and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alcohol poisoning, ataxia , cerebellar syndrome, depressed level of consciousness, dysarthria, gait disturbance, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OMEPRAZOLE, ALCOHOL, VITAMIN B CAP. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5744751-5
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 08, 2008. Male patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy  and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alcohol poisoning, ataxia , cerebellar syndrome, depressed level of consciousness, dysarthria, gait disturbance, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OMEPRAZOLE, ALCOHOL, VITAMIN B CAP. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5756203-7
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 21, 2008. Male patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy  and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alcohol poisoning, ataxia , cerebellar syndrome, depressed level of consciousness, dysarthria, gait disturbance, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OMEPRAZOLE, ALCOHOL, VITAMIN B CAP. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5818275-0
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 10, 2008. Male patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy  and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ataxia , cerebellar syndrome, depressed level of consciousness, dysarthria, gait disturbance, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, mean cell volume increased. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OMEPRAZOLE, ALCOHOL, VITAMIN B CAP. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5824532-4
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 14, 2008. Male patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy  and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alcohol poisoning, ataxia , depressed level of consciousness, dysarthria, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, mean cell volume increased, nystagmus. Phenytoin dosage: 300 MG;QD. During the same period patient was treated with OMEPRAZOLE, VITAMIN B. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5827290-2
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 14, 2008. Male patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy  and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alcohol poisoning, ataxia , depressed level of consciousness, dysarthria, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, mean cell haemoglobin increased, nystagmus. Phenytoin dosage: 300 MG DAILY, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with OMEPRAZOLE, VITAMIN B. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Phenytoin Side Effects Report #4899559-X
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 17, 2006. Female patient, child 2 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy , plasmodium falciparum infection and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depressed level of consciousness, disease recurrence, gene mutation, irritability, laboratory test abnormal, plasmodium falciparum infection. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with QUININE SULPHATE, TOPIRAMATE, SULFADOXINE, VALPROATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #4795104-8
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 20, 2005. Female patient, child 1 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy , plasmodium falciparum infection and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: condition aggravated, convulsion, depressed level of consciousness, irritability, pyrexia. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with QUININE SULPHATE, TOPIRAMATE, SULFADOXINE, VALPROATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #4848613-7
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Nov 23, 2005. Female patient, child 1 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy , plasmodium falciparum infection and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: condition aggravated, convulsion, depressed level of consciousness, irritability, plasmodium falciparum infection. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with QUININE SULPHATE, TOPIRAMATE, SULFADOXINE, VALPROATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #4921588-8
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 23, 2006. Male patient, 95 years of age, weighting 136.5 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depressed level of consciousness, hypoalbuminaemia. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5121101-9
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from CANADA on Sept 18, 2006. Male patient, 77 years of age, weighting 165.3 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depressed level of consciousness, infusion site extravasation. Phenytoin dosage: (15 MG/KG), INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with CARBAMAZEPINE, PROCYCLIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE, HALOPERIDOL, CHLORPROMAZINE, CLONAZEPAM, DOCUSATE, SENNOSIDES. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.


Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5935765-0
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 29, 2008. Male patient, 75 years of age, weighting 134.0 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, cerebral atrophy, cerebral haemorrhage, confusional state, depressed level of consciousness, encephalomalacia, incontinence, intracranial pressure increased, mental status changes. Phenytoin dosage: 430 MG AT BEDTIME PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5211859-2
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 16, 2007. Male patient, 66 years of age, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depressed level of consciousness, lethargy, somnolence, weight decreased. Phenytoin dosage: 300MG PO QHS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5290580-9
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 06, 2007. Male patient, 63 years of age, weighting 396.8 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bradycardia, depressed level of consciousness, hypothermia , intentional overdose, lethargy, loss of consciousness, nystagmus, therapeutic agent toxicity. Phenytoin dosage: 200MG BID. During the same period patient was treated with BACTRIM, PREDNISONE, LEVETIRACETAM, QUETIAPINE FUMARATE, PREVACID, MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #4605191-5
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on Mar 11, 2005. Female patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depressed level of consciousness, dyspnoea. Phenytoin dosage: 400 MG QD PO. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #4677455-0
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on May 26, 2005. Male patient, 60 years of age, weighting 235.0 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depressed level of consciousness, hypotension, mental impairment, pyrexia, tachycardia, urosepsis. Phenytoin dosage: 200 MG PO BID. During the same period patient was treated with METOPROLOL, CLONIDINE, INSULIN. Patient recovered.


Phenytoin Side Effects Report #4978531-5
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 31, 2006. Female patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: activated partial thromboplastin time prolonged, acute respiratory distress syndrome, band neutrophil percentage increased, blood creatine phosphokinase mb increased, blood osmolarity increased, cardiac arrest , depressed level of consciousness, diarrhoea. Phenytoin dosage: 300 MG; QD; PO. During the same period patient was treated with AMLODIPINE, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, ASPIRIN, QUINAPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #6010149-8
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 17, 2008. Male patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alcohol use, convulsion, depressed level of consciousness, loss of consciousness, mental status changes, no therapeutic response, rhabdomyolysis, treatment noncompliance. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LORAZEPAM, CHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #6010151-6
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 17, 2008. Female patient, 49 years of age, weighting 157.0 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abasia, depressed level of consciousness, somnolence. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CHLORIDE. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5532775-2
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 30, 2007. Female patient, 47 years of age, weighting 122.0 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood pressure immeasurable, cardiac perforation, convulsion, depressed level of consciousness, heart rate decreased, heart rate increased, hypoxia, iatrogenic injury, infusion related reaction. Phenytoin dosage: 750 MG -15MG/KG- ONE DOSE IV. Patient died on 10/23/2007.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #4728262-1
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Physician from BRAZIL on July 12, 2005. Male patient, child 2 years of age, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, anaemia, aspartate aminotransferase increased, bilirubin conjugated increased, blood bilirubin unconjugated increased, depressed level of consciousness, hepatic enzyme increased, hepatosplenomegaly, hypoalbuminaemia. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PHENOBARBITAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5570228-6
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 11, 2007. Female patient, child 1 years of age, was diagnosed with convulsion, plasmodium falciparum infection and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depressed level of consciousness, disease recurrence, grand mal convulsion, irritability, plasmodium falciparum infection, pyrexia, tachycardia, tachypnoea. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with QUININE, PYRIMETHAMINE, TOPIRAMATE, VALPROATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #4672998-8
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on May 09, 2005. Female patient, weighting 135.0 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaphylactic reaction, blood glucose decreased, chest pain , depressed level of consciousness, dizziness , dysgeusia. Phenytoin dosage: 300 MG (100 MG, 3 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with MONTELUKAST, DIPHENHYDRAMINE, IBUPROFEN. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5813394-7
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 16, 2008. Male patient, 54 years of age, was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, depressed level of consciousness. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5163249-9
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 22, 2006. Male patient, 36 years of age, was diagnosed with schizophrenia and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: brain oedema, brain operation, brain tumour operation, depressed level of consciousness, post procedural complication, post procedural haematoma, somnolence. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE, CLOZARIL, CLOZAPINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5192370-4
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 15, 2006. Male patient, 32 years of age, was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: activities of daily living impaired, cognitive disorder, coordination abnormal, depressed level of consciousness, ileus, nystagmus, overdose, pneumonia aspiration, vomiting. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5962510-5
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 11, 2008. Female patient, weighting 8.16 lb, was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood pressure increased, depressed level of consciousness, hypothermia , ileus, incorrect dose administered, lethargy, nystagmus. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMPICILLIN, CEFOTAXIME, PHENOBARBITAL, CARBAMAZEPINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.