Phenytoin belongs to a group of drugs called anticonvulsants. They are used to control certain types of seizures. It works by reducing seizures in the body. It can cause some side effects such as bleeding of gums, headache, and nausea.
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Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would explain that Eptoin (Phenytoin) is a drug used to treat or prevent seizures.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Eptoin during whole pregnancy can cause fetal hydantoin syndrome and also can cause neural tube defects.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, the symptoms that you are explaining could result from drugs like Epanutin (Phenytoin). I suppose you should mention this to your doctor and let them evaluate if you could be shifted to other antiepileptic drugs like Valproic acid.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Are you pregnant already? Or planning for pregnancy? Phenytoin, especially in the first trimester (initial three months) of pregnancy, can affect the baby.
Hi. Welcome to icliniq.com. Usually, no side effects would happen in such case. It is not that the person would develop seizure disorder on stopping the medicines.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your question. Phenytoin level of 140 is really high.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As such Eptoin (Phenytoin) does not have any effect over the fertility profile of women and they conceive even while on Eptoin.
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