High phenytoin levels cause tremors, muscle rigidity, and slurring of speech. Phenytoin is a drug used to treat seizures. Over usage of the drug may cause side effects.
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What can be the cause of high Phenytoin level?
Query: Hi doctor, I am on Phenytoin (Dilantin) 300 mg or 350 mg every alternate days for 4 years and 250 mg and 500 mg Levetiracetam in the morning and evening respectively. I was diagnosed with generalized seizure before 8 years. Then, I had one seizure before 4 years. I am seizure free for up to 4 year... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your question. Phenytoin level of 140 is really high. In our practice, in such a scenario, we do correlate the laboratory test result with the clinical picture.When the level is really 140, the patient cannot stand steady. He will have a severe imbalance whi... Read Full »
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