Phenytoin and loss of consciousness Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #4748967-6
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 04, 2005. Female patient was diagnosed with ill-defined disorder and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, confusional state, loss of consciousness. Phenytoin dosage: 400 MG (200 MG, 2 IN 1 D), ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #4579795-2
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on Feb 02, 2005. Male patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy  and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: loss of consciousness, petit mal epilepsy, treatment noncompliance. Phenytoin dosage: 500 MG (500 MG, 1 IN 1 D). During the same period patient was treated with CARBAMAZEPINE, LAMOTRIGINE, PROMAZINE, METOPROLOL TARTRATE, ATORVASTATIN, PERINDOPRIL, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, INSULIN GLARGINE. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5330913-8
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 02, 2007. Female patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy  and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: convulsion, loss of consciousness, tremor. Phenytoin dosage: 400MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with INSULIN. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5377944-X
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 02, 2007. Female patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy  and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: convulsion, loss of consciousness, tremor. Phenytoin dosage: 400MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with INSULIN. Patient recovered.


Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5298538-0
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 28, 2007. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with convulsion prophylaxis and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: convulsion, loss of consciousness, respiratory arrest. Phenytoin dosage: 200MG, BID, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DIGITEX, LEVOTHYROXINE, LISINOPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5318533-2
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 18, 2007. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with convulsion prophylaxis and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: convulsion, loss of consciousness, respiratory arrest, respiratory tract infection. Phenytoin dosage: 200MG, BID, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DIGITEK, LEVOTHYROXINE, LISINOPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5331866-9
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 03, 2007. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with convulsion prophylaxis and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: grand mal convulsion, heart rate irregular, loss of consciousness, respiratory arrest. Phenytoin dosage: 200MG, BID, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DIGOXIN, LEVOTHYROXINE, LISINOPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #4706195-4
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Feb 04, 2005. Female patient, 85 years of age, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: loss of consciousness. Phenytoin dosage: 100 MG TID PO. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5589497-1
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Physician from CANADA on Jan 07, 2008. Female patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with convulsion, adrenal insufficiency and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: adrenocortical insufficiency acute, loss of consciousness. Phenytoin dosage: 200MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISONE, FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE, ASPIRIN, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, CALCIUM CARBONATE, DIOCTYL SULFOSUCCINATE, HEPARIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5706424-4
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Physician from CANADA on Apr 01, 2008. Female patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: adrenocortical insufficiency acute, loss of consciousness. Phenytoin dosage: 200 MG; QD; PO. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISONE, FLUTICASONE, ASPIRIN, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, CARBIDOPA AND LEVODOPA, CALCIUM CARBONATE, DOCUSATE, HEPARIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5066959-7
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on July 14, 2006. Male patient, 65 years of age, weighting 210.0 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: feeling abnormal, grand mal convulsion, loss of consciousness, pharmaceutical product counterfeit. Phenytoin dosage: 400 MG (400 MG, 4 IN 1 D). During the same period patient was treated with VITAMIN, TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5134229-4
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 23, 2006. Male patient, 65 years of age, weighting 210.0 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: feeling abnormal, grand mal convulsion, loss of consciousness, pharmaceutical product counterfeit. Phenytoin dosage: 400 MG (400 MG, 4 IN 1 D). During the same period patient was treated with VITAMIN CAP, TAMSULOSIN. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #4892694-1
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 25, 2006. Female patient, 64 years of age, weighting 147.7 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: loss of consciousness, lymphoma , urinary incontinence , vomiting. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RANITIDINE, APAP, OXYCODONE, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, TEMAZEPAM, DOCUSATE, BISACODYL, ASPIRIN. 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 #5288030-1
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 15, 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: condition aggravated, convulsion, loss of consciousness, malaise, muscle twitching. Phenytoin dosage: 500 MG; DAILY; ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with OLMESARTAN, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, CETIRIZINE. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5318534-4
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 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: convulsion, loss of consciousness, malaise. Phenytoin dosage: 500 MG; DAILY; ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with OLMESARTAN, ATORVASTATIN, CETIRIZINE, ACETAMINOPHEN W. 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 #4797462-7
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 06, 2005. Male patient, 56 years of age, weighting 209.4 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: facial bones fracture, fall , head injury, loss of consciousness, skin laceration, subdural haematoma. Phenytoin dosage: 300 MG PO Q 12 HOURS. During the same period patient was treated with DIAZEPAM, NAPROXEN, SILDENAFIL, DIVALPROEX, METHOCARBAMOL, LORATADINE, VERAPAMIL, RANITIDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5787466-X
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 05, 2008. Male patient, 54 years of age, weighting 175.0 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: condition aggravated, convulsion, loss of consciousness. Phenytoin dosage: 300 MG; DAILY; ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with KEPPRA, TAMSULOSIN. 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 #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 , loss of consciousness, oral intake reduced, post-traumatic epilepsy, stress . Phenytoin dosage: 360 MG DAILY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5154931-8
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 17, 2006. Male patient, 48 years of age, weighting 205.0 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: convulsion, loss of consciousness, road traffic accident. Phenytoin dosage: 300 MG / DAY BEFORE ACCIDENT 100/AM AND 200/PM PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #5444874-4
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Sept 04, 2007. Male patient, 47 years of age, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: intentional overdose, loss of consciousness, mental status changes. Phenytoin dosage: 400MG HS PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #4706270-4
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on June 20, 2005. Female patient, 36 years of age, weighting 184.0 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bradycardia, cardiac arrest , hypotension, loss of consciousness, off label use. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VICODIN, AMLODIPINE BESYLATE, CARVEDILOL, CLONIDINE, FUROSEMIDE, GEMFIBROZIL, INSULIN, LISINOPRIL. Patient died on 05/26/2005.


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 , loss of consciousness, 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 #5010795-4
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on May 24, 2006. Female patient, child 12 years of age, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: condition aggravated, convulsion, loss of consciousness, staring, vomiting. Phenytoin dosage: 300 MG BID PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #6130712-3
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 19, 2009. Female patient was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: convulsion, loss of consciousness, mental status changes, rhabdomyolysis, treatment noncompliance. Phenytoin dosage: 250MG/5ML VIAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phenytoin Side Effects Report #4788475-X
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 05, 2005. Female patient, weighting 95.24 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agitation, confusional state, convulsion, loss of consciousness, miosis, moaning, pupil fixed. Phenytoin dosage: 75 MG Q8H IV. 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 #5524314-7
Phenytoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA on Nov 12, 2007. Female patient, 70 years of age, was treated with Phenytoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: adrenocortical insufficiency acute, blood pressure systolic decreased, loss of consciousness. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISONE. 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 , 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 , loss of consciousness. Phenytoin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.