Dilantin Linked to Ocular Side Effects in Addition to Many Others
By Andrea Gressman
Dilantin is used as an ant-epileptic drug and to treat those who experience seizures for various reasons. It contains phenytoin as the active ingredient and is also referred to as an anticonvulsant. The way it works is by slowing the impulses down that are in the brain that can cause seizures. However, it can’t be used to treat all types of seizures so it is then up to the physician to determine if the drug is appropriate for the patient or not.
Dilantin has been on the market for many years now and it would seem that something that has been on the market for that long would be safe for consumers to use. However, Dilantin has a dark side that is now just gaining public attention. And that is Dilantin’s side effect risk for a number of very serious and potentially deadly conditions.
It has been reported numerous times the risk of developing both Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) while using Dilantin. Both of these conditions are very serious and have led to a number of fatalities. However, there is another very serious side effect that Dilantin has been linked to that may not be fatal but can be life altering nonetheless: Dilantin ocular side effects.
It has been reported that Dilantin can actually cause the patient to develop cataracts as a side effect. There have been both studies on animals and case reports on humans that have indicated that the active ingredient in Dilantin, phenytoin, could possibly predispose the user to developing presenile cataracts. It has also been reported that patients have developed chronic conjunctivitis as well.
When a person’s eye sight is affected this is obviously a life-changing situation. Sadly, Dilantin eye side effect risks are not always made aware to the patient before they begin using Dilantin so they can make an informed decision on whether the side effect risk of the drug is worth the benefits it has to offer or not. Many have reported in Dilantin lawsuits that they would not have chosen to use the medication if they would have been made aware of the side effect risks involved and, in fact, would have opted to use another type of medication that was not linked to so many harmful side effects.
There have been many Dilantin users out there that have opted to file a Dilantin lawsuit due to the side effects they have experienced. If you too used Dilantin and suffered from a negative side effect like Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), or ocular complications you may be eligible to file a Dilantin lawsuit as well. Visit the Dilantin Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) Class Action Lawsuit Investigation. You can receive a free legal review from a qualified Dilantin lawsuit attorney right away and determine if filing a Dilantin lawsuit is right for you.
Updated January 8th, 2013
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