Dangerous Antiepileptic Drug: Dilantin

What is Dilantin?

Dilantin, also known as phenytoin, is an antiepileptic drug prescribed to curb partial and generalized tonic-clonic seizures. Dilantin is manufactured by Pfizer, while phenytoin is available generically from many different drug manufacturers.

Dilantin and Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS)

Dilantin and phenytoin have been connected to Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), a rare skin disease that could lead to death.

Symptoms of SJS include:

Catching SLS in the early stages reduces the risk of fatality. However, SJS is considered an emergency condition and treatment must be immediate.

Those who are able to recover from SJS may be left with continuing medical complications such as organ damage, cornea scratching, and blindness.

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