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Medical Conditions - Phenytoin

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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Is one tablet of Septra daily, enough for my dad who has AIDS?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Septran (Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim) is an antibiotic used in AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) patients to prevent PCP (pneumocystis pneumonia) infection.

Other than Baclofen, which medicine can be used for muscle stiffness?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the detailed information. I am happy to see your father improve gradually. Here is what I suggest. There is no other medicine for stiffness.

Can epilepsy and seizure medications affect my fertility?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. Here is a structured breakdown of your concerns.

Fever with low WBC count. Could Eptoin be the cause?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would explain that Eptoin (Phenytoin) is a drug used to treat or prevent seizures.

Will taking Eptoin while breastfeeding affect the baby?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Eptoin during whole pregnancy can cause fetal hydantoin syndrome and also can cause neural tube defects.

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Are my symptoms a side effect of Epanutin?

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.

Can taking Phenytoin impact the first stage of pregnancy?

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.

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Will taking Dilantin mistakenly cause any serious problem?

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.

What could be the reason for my high Phenytoin level?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your question. Phenytoin level of 140 is really high.

I was on Eptoin before 8 years. Will I face any fertility problem now?

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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