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Phenytoin Treatment Report

Category: Prescription Drugs

Most Popular Types: Dilantin, Phenytoin EX, Dilantin Kapseals (Show all)

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1 patient evaluation for Phenytoin taken for the purpose of 'Epilepsy' with a perceived effectiveness rating of Can't tell

BrainStorm

Data Quality: 2 stars
- Sex: F
- Age: 51y
- Duration: 38 yrs
PRO survey: PRO 3
Quality of Life:
- Social: Moderate
- Mental: Moderate
- Physical: Mild
2 seizures

6 weeks ago
by BrainStorm
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**Purpose:** Epilepsy *(Started Jan 01, 2008)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Jun 22, 2010	400 mg Daily	?Can't tell	Mild	Always	Not at all

Side effects:: Night cramps in legs and feet, Vision loss

Date: Jun 22, 2010
Advice & Tips: I've taken Dilantin/Phenytoin for many years. The effect I experience most off this drug is a sort of double vision which isn't too bothersome.
Cost: $25-49 monthly

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