Phenytoin is an antiarrhythmic and anticonvulsant agent that is used for the management of generalized tonic-clonic (grand mal), complex partial seizures; and for the prevention of seizures following head trauma/neurosurgery. Off label it is used for neuropathic pain.
| Reasons taken | # of patients | Major | Moderate | Slight | None | Can’t tell | # of patients evaluated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seizures | 6 |
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2 | |||
| Seizures (grand mal/tonic-clonic) | 4 |
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2 | |||
| Other | 3 |
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1 | ||||
| Pain, face | 2 | 0 | |||||
| Headaches | 1 | 0 | |||||
| Tremors | 1 | 0 |
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| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Did not seem to work
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2 | 33% |
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Side effects too severe
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2 | 33% |
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Doctor's advice
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1 | 17% |
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Course of treatment ended
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1 | 17% |
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Report created on November 23, 2009.