Phenytoin and dizziness Patient Reports February 11, 2012



Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5154381-4
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on Oct 31, 2006. Female patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with syncope and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness What is  dizziness, syncope, tinnitus What is  tinnitus. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5161772-4
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on Nov 08, 2006. Female patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with syncope and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness What is  dizziness, hypertension, nervousness, syncope, tinnitus What is  tinnitus. Phenytoin dosage: (100 MG), ORAL. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #6016464-6
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Dec 08, 2008. Female patient, 35 years of age, was diagnosed with status epilepticus and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agitation, ataxia What is  ataxia, convulsion, dizziness What is  dizziness, dysarthria, hypertension, nystagmus, overdose, sinus tachycardia. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #4874761-1
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on Dec 21, 2005. Female patient, 31 years of age, was diagnosed with petit mal epilepsy and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness What is  dizziness, petit mal epilepsy, syncope. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.


Phenytoin Side Effects Report #4907109-4
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on Jan 24, 2006. Female patient, 31 years of age, was diagnosed with petit mal epilepsy and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness What is  dizziness, petit mal epilepsy, syncope. Phenytoin dosage: 100 MG (100 MG, 1 IN 1 D), ORAL. Patient recovered.

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 What is  ataxia, balance disorder, dizziness What is  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 #5140982-6
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 27, 2006. Male patient, 52 years of age, was diagnosed with mouth injury and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anticonvulsant toxicity, coordination abnormal, dizziness What is  dizziness, nystagmus. Phenytoin dosage: 300MG PO DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with PERCOCET, AMITRIPTYLINE, ATENOLOL, CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE, FERROUS SULPHATE, FOLIC ACID, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, IBUPROFEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5399151-7
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 25, 2007. Male patient, weighting 222.0 lb, was diagnosed with grand mal convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, dizziness What is  dizziness, electrocardiogram qt prolonged, gait disturbance, intentional overdose, sedation, vision blurred. Phenytoin dosage: 400MG QHS PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #6076242-9
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Physician from ISRAEL on Jan 28, 2009. Female patient, weighting 143.0 lb, was diagnosed with grand mal convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ataxia What is  ataxia, dizziness What is  dizziness, nystagmus. Phenytoin dosage: 300MG, FREQUENCY NOT REPORTED, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DESIPRAMINE, TRIHEXYPHENIDYL, OXAZEPAM, PROPRANOLOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Phenytoin Side Effects Report #4815746-0
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 19, 2005. Female patient, 79 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy What is  epilepsy and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, dizziness What is  dizziness, leukopenia, liver disorder, nystagmus, tremor. Phenytoin dosage: (300 MG), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with SIMVASTATIN, VENLAFAXINE, MOXONIDINE. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #4958154-4
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Physician from IRELAND on Mar 08, 2006. Female patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy What is  epilepsy and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness What is  dizziness, incorrect dose administered, malaise. Phenytoin dosage: 100 MG (100 MG, 1 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with PROCHLORPERAZINE. Patient died on 02/21/2006.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5738140-7
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 08, 2008. Female patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy What is  epilepsy, blood pressure What is  blood pressure, ill-defined disorder and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: contusion, dizziness What is  dizziness, fall What is  fall. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DILTIAZEM, WARFARIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #4571151-6
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Jan 20, 2005. Female patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy What is  epilepsy, blood pressure increased and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: contusion, dizziness What is  dizziness, fall What is  fall. Phenytoin dosage: 100 MG (TID). During the same period patient was treated with DILTIAZEM, WARFARIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5720969-2
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 11, 2008. Male patient, 58 years of age, weighting 186.0 lb, was diagnosed with epilepsy What is  epilepsy and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ataxia What is  ataxia, dizziness What is  dizziness, facial bones fracture, fall What is  fall, inner ear disorder, nystagmus. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LIPITOR. Patient recovered.


Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5754920-6
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 11, 2008. Male patient, 58 years of age, weighting 186.0 lb, was diagnosed with epilepsy What is  epilepsy and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ataxia What is  ataxia, dizziness What is  dizziness, facial bones fracture, fall What is  fall, nystagmus. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LIPITOR. 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 What is  epilepsy and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: balance disorder, dizziness What is  dizziness, fatigue, memory impairment, nausea What is  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 What is  epilepsy and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: balance disorder, dizziness What is  dizziness, fatigue, malaise, memory impairment, nausea What is  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 #6097850-5
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Physician from TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA on Feb 11, 2009. Female patient, 52 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy What is  epilepsy and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, ataxia What is  ataxia, convulsion, dizziness What is  dizziness, dyskinesia, gait disturbance, grand mal convulsion, nystagmus. Phenytoin dosage: 300 MG; QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5235219-3
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 08, 2007. Male patient, 46 years of age, weighting 188.0 lb, was diagnosed with epilepsy What is  epilepsy, oesophagitis and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain What is  chest pain, dizziness What is  dizziness, gastrooesophageal reflux disease, oesophagitis, vomiting. Phenytoin dosage: 600MG AT BEDTIME PO. During the same period patient was treated with ACIPHEX. Patient recovered.


Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5748612-7
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 14, 2008. Male patient, 44 years of age, weighting 210.0 lb, was diagnosed with epilepsy What is  epilepsy and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthropathy, confusional state, dizziness What is  dizziness, dysarthria, eye rolling, headache What is  headache, hypertension, hypoaesthesia. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5805209-8
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 14, 2008. Male patient, 44 years of age, weighting 210.0 lb, was diagnosed with epilepsy What is  epilepsy and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, corrective lens user, dizziness What is  dizziness, dysarthria, eye rolling, headache What is  headache, hypertension, hypoaesthesia, impaired work ability. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #4645526-0
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Apr 14, 2005. Male patient, 36 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy What is  epilepsy, ill-defined disorder and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: convulsion, dizziness What is  dizziness. Phenytoin dosage: 50 MG (NOCTE), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with LYRICA, TEMOZOLOMIDE, CARBAMAZEPINE. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5742213-2
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 14, 2008. Male patient, weighting 220.0 lb, was diagnosed with epilepsy What is  epilepsy and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, dizziness What is  dizziness, dysarthria, nausea What is  nausea, paraesthesia. Phenytoin dosage: 600 MG DAILY PO. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. 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 What is  epilepsy and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: balance disorder, dizziness What is  dizziness. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.


Phenytoin Side Effects Report #4638442-1
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Apr 04, 2005. Male patient, weighting 135.0 lb, was diagnosed with epilepsy What is  epilepsy and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness What is  dizziness, partial seizures. Phenytoin dosage: 300 MG (100 MG, 3 IN 1 D). During the same period patient was treated with PHENOBARBITAL. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #4652666-9
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Apr 19, 2005. Female patient was diagnosed with epilepsy What is  epilepsy, hypertension, hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cerebrovascular accident, dizziness What is  dizziness. Phenytoin dosage: (100 MG). During the same period patient was treated with AMLODIPINE, ATENOLOL, SIMVASTATIN, ASPIRIN, PROCHLORPERAZINE MALEATE. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5749552-X
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on May 20, 2008. Male patient, 63 years of age, weighting 132.3 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion prophylaxis, subdural haematoma and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness What is  dizziness, mental status changes. Phenytoin dosage: 300 MG AT BEDTIME PO. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #6121793-1
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 13, 2009. Male patient, 58 years of age, weighting 172.8 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion prophylaxis and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness What is  dizziness, fall What is  fall, head injury, imprisonment. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5389650-6
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED KINGDOM on June 28, 2007. Male patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with convulsion prophylaxis and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, constipation What is  constipation, contusion, decreased appetite, disorientation, dizziness What is  dizziness, dysarthria, fall What is  fall. Phenytoin dosage: 100 MG; 3 TIMES A DAY; ORAL. Patient died.


Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5306146-8
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 20, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with convulsion prophylaxis and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness What is  dizziness. Phenytoin dosage: 200MG BID PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5869454-8
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 14, 2008. Female patient, weighting 110.0 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion prophylaxis and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness What is  dizziness, fatigue, feeling abnormal. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5876201-2
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 14, 2008. Female patient, weighting 110.0 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion prophylaxis and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness What is  dizziness, fatigue, feeling abnormal. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #6019030-1
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 21, 2008. Female patient, 86 years of age, weighting 105.8 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, dizziness What is  dizziness, fall What is  fall, therapeutic agent toxicity. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ALENDRONATE, CEFUROXIME, TRIAMTERENE AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, AMLODIPINE BESYLATE AND BENAZEPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5314236-9
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 20, 2007. Male patient, 81 years of age, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness What is  dizziness. Phenytoin dosage: 200 MG, BID; ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5139870-0
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 26, 2006. Male patient, 81 years of age, weighting 154.3 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anticonvulsant toxicity, dizziness What is  dizziness, gait disturbance, incorrect dose administered, treatment noncompliance. Phenytoin dosage: 200MG BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with PHENOBARBITAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5378079-2
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 20, 2007. Male patient, 81 years of age, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness What is  dizziness. Phenytoin dosage: 200 MG, BID, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5316844-8
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on May 01, 2007. Male patient, 80 years of age, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness What is  dizziness, fall What is  fall, incorrect dose administered, tremor, vision blurred. Phenytoin dosage: 100MG TID PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5872013-4
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Sept 04, 2008. Male patient, 80 years of age, weighting 152.3 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, convulsion, disorientation, dizziness What is  dizziness, fall What is  fall, gait disturbance, head injury, incontinence. Phenytoin dosage: 200 MG BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with LORAZEPAM. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #6101530-7
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 03, 2009. Male patient, 80 years of age, weighting 141.1 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness What is  dizziness. Phenytoin dosage: 100 MG AM, 125 MG PM DAILY PO, CHRONIC. During the same period patient was treated with ALTACE, ASPIRIN, FLOMAX, LIPITOR, PROSCAR, TOPROL, VIT D. Patient was hospitalized. 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 What is  abdominal pain, balance disorder, dizziness What is  dizziness, fall What is  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 #4735752-4
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 01, 2005. Male patient, 68 years of age, weighting 136.7 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, dizziness What is  dizziness, fall What is  fall, gait disturbance, nausea What is  nausea, nystagmus. Phenytoin dosage: 100 MG PO TID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5211858-0
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 16, 2007. Male patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diplopia, dizziness What is  dizziness, dysarthria, vision blurred. Phenytoin dosage: 300MG PO QHS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5955355-3
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 13, 2008. Male patient, 62 years of age, weighting 147.0 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ataxia What is  ataxia, dizziness What is  dizziness, fall What is  fall, nervousness, visual impairment. Phenytoin dosage: 300 MG BID PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5110848-6
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 06, 2006. Male patient, 61 years of age, weighting 130.0 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: coordination abnormal, dizziness What is  dizziness. Phenytoin dosage: 300 MG (100 MG, 3 IN 1 D). Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #4971048-3
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 11, 2006. Male patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: convulsion, dizziness What is  dizziness, feeling abnormal, gait disturbance. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACETAMINOPHEN, ASCORBIC ACID, ASPIRIN, CYCLOBENZAPRINE, METOPROLOL TARTRATE, SELENIUM SULFIDE, CHLORIDE, SIMVASTATIN. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5350387-0
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 06, 2007. Male patient, 60 years of age, weighting 160.0 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness What is  dizziness. Phenytoin dosage: 100MG BID. During the same period patient was treated with CARBAMAZEPINE. 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 What is  dizziness, nystagmus. Phenytoin dosage: 300MG BID PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5093909-X
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 29, 2006. Female patient, 58 years of age, weighting 282.2 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness What is  dizziness, vision blurred. Phenytoin dosage: 300 MG BID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5456610-6
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Sept 17, 2007. Male patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness What is  dizziness, vision blurred. Phenytoin dosage: 300MG BID PO. Patient recovered.


Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5971744-5
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 26, 2008. Male patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with convulsion, prophylaxis and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, ataxia What is  ataxia, dizziness What is  dizziness, gait disturbance, therapeutic agent toxicity. Phenytoin dosage: 200 MG TID PO. During the same period patient was treated with INFLUENZA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5857940-6
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 25, 2008. Female patient, 56 years of age, weighting 170.0 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness What is  dizziness, feeling drunk, gait disturbance. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5317422-7
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on May 03, 2007. Male patient, 54 years of age, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: convulsion, dizziness What is  dizziness, fall What is  fall. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with KEPPRA, PHENOBARBITAL. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5625519-7
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 11, 2008. Male patient, 54 years of age, weighting 139.1 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, dizziness What is  dizziness, headache What is  headache, nervousness, therapeutic agent toxicity, tremor. Phenytoin dosage: 100MG QID PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #4887684-9
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 19, 2006. Male patient, 54 years of age, weighting 129.9 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness What is  dizziness, renal failure acute, tremor. Phenytoin dosage: 300 MG BY MOUTH AT BEDTIME. Patient was hospitalized. 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 What is  dizziness, memory impairment, nausea What is  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 #4922043-1
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 22, 2006. Male patient, 50 years of age, weighting 170.0 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, condition aggravated, convulsion, coordination abnormal, difficulty in walking, dizziness What is  dizziness, headache What is  headache, nystagmus. Phenytoin dosage: 100 MG PO TID. During the same period patient was treated with NEURONTIN, DIOVAN, HYDROCODONE, CARTIA XT, PREVACID, CRESTOR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #4925572-X
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 24, 2006. Male patient, 50 years of age, weighting 110.2 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: amnesia, dizziness What is  dizziness, loss of consciousness, oral intake reduced, post-traumatic epilepsy, stress What is  stress. Phenytoin dosage: 360 MG DAILY PO. Patient was hospitalized. 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 What is  dizziness, tremor, vision blurred. Phenytoin dosage: 400MG BID ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5017527-4
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on June 01, 2006. Male patient, 46 years of age, weighting 145.5 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alcohol poisoning, amnesia, asthenia, confusional state, dizziness What is  dizziness, dysstasia, fall What is  fall, haematoma. Phenytoin dosage: 550MG PO DAILY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5113544-4
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Sept 21, 2006. Male patient, 30 years of age, weighting 185.0 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bradycardia, dizziness What is  dizziness, loss of consciousness, nausea What is  nausea, visual disturbance. Phenytoin dosage: 100 MG PO TID. During the same period patient was treated with LITHIUM CARBONATE, MONTELUKAST. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5939566-9
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from INDIA on Oct 20, 2008. Female patient, 27 years of age, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness What is  dizziness, international normalised ratio increased, vomiting. Phenytoin dosage: 100 MG THRICE DAILY, AFTER AN INITIAL LOADING DOSE OF 18 MG/KG. During the same period patient was treated with ACENOCOUMAROL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5273674-3
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 21, 2007. Female patient, weighting 125.0 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness What is  dizziness, nausea What is  nausea. Phenytoin dosage: 100MG ORALLY CAPSULE THREE TIMES A DAY. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5056260-X
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on July 03, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: condition aggravated, convulsion, dizziness What is  dizziness. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5579054-5
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 28, 2007. Female patient, weighting 160.0 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: convulsion, dizziness What is  dizziness, headache What is  headache, tremor. Phenytoin dosage: 200 MG IN MORNING OTHER. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #6128877-2
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 06, 2009. Male patient was diagnosed with convulsion, epilepsy What is  epilepsy and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness What is  dizziness, dyskinesia, fall What is  fall, feeling abnormal, feeling hot, gait disturbance, grand mal convulsion. Phenytoin dosage: 400 MG;DAILY;ORAL; 300 MG;DAILY;ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #4627446-0
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Mar 18, 2005. Male patient was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blister, dizziness What is  dizziness, intentional misuse, nausea What is  nausea, poisoning What is  poisoning. Phenytoin dosage: 400 MG (100 MG, 1 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with CLOXAZOLAM. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #4693177-4
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Physician from on Mar 11, 2005. Female patient was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness What is  dizziness, fall What is  fall. Phenytoin dosage: 100 MG TID. 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 What is  chest pain, depressed level of consciousness, dizziness What is  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 #4676984-3
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on May 17, 2005. Female patient, weighting 135.0 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion, ill-defined disorder and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaphylactic reaction, blood glucose decreased, chest pain What is  chest pain, dizziness What is  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 #4883606-5
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 17, 2006. Male patient, weighting 353.8 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness What is  dizziness, fall What is  fall, somnolence. Phenytoin dosage: 300MG TID PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5017495-5
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on June 01, 2006. Male patient, weighting 169.0 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness What is  dizziness, fall What is  fall, gait disturbance, renal failure. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMIODARONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #4599353-3
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Mar 02, 2005. Male patient, 64 years of age, weighting 149.2 lb, was diagnosed with complex partial seizures, epilepsy What is  epilepsy and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: condition aggravated, dizziness What is  dizziness, fall What is  fall. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5291862-7
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 06, 2007. Female patient, 84 years of age, was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, dizziness What is  dizziness, fall What is  fall, nausea What is  nausea. Phenytoin dosage: 400MG QHS PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #4887660-6
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 19, 2006. Male patient, 84 years of age, was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness What is  dizziness, dysuria, fall What is  fall. Phenytoin dosage: 400 MG PO QHS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5305690-7
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 23, 2007. Male patient, 69 years of age, weighting 124.0 lb, was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness What is  dizziness, fall What is  fall, oral intake reduced. Phenytoin dosage: 400 MG QHS PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5131514-7
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 03, 2006. Male patient, 62 years of age, was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, dizziness What is  dizziness, malaise, vomiting. Phenytoin dosage: 300 MG (300 MG, 1 IN 1 D); ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASONE, LANSOPRAZOLE, LATANOPROST, ONDANSETRON, TIMOLOL MALEATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5305666-X
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 23, 2007. Male patient, 59 years of age, weighting 181.0 lb, was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: coordination abnormal, dizziness What is  dizziness, gait disturbance, headache What is  headache, mental status changes. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5195406-X
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Dec 21, 2006. Female patient, 55 years of age, was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anticonvulsant toxicity, dizziness What is  dizziness. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GABAPEN, PHENOBARBITAL, VALPROATE. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5231312-X
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 05, 2007. Male patient, 50 years of age, weighting 179.9 lb, was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness What is  dizziness, somnolence, speech disorder. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Phenytoin Side Effects Report #4733032-4
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 01, 2005. Male patient, 48 years of age, weighting 240.0 lb, was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, dizziness What is  dizziness, excoriation, limb injury, loss of consciousness, malaise, road traffic accident, syncope. Phenytoin dosage: 700 MG, 600 MG ORAL. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5360174-5
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on June 01, 2007. Male patient, 44 years of age, was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness What is  dizziness, loss of consciousness. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #6136524-9
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 16, 2009. Female patient was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis What is  multiple sclerosis and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness What is  dizziness, fall What is  fall, traumatic brain injury What is  traumatic brain injury. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COPAXONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #4601486-X
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on Mar 07, 2005. Male patient, weighting 147.0 lb, was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: coordination abnormal, dizziness What is  dizziness. Phenytoin dosage: 450 MG PO QHS [}1 MOS]. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
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