Dilantin Side Effects Can Be Severe
By Andrea Gressman
The use of Dilantin comes with a long list of side effect risks. Some of these are not as serious but some of these Dilantin side effects can be severe and even life threatening. One such side effect that has been linked to the use of Dilantin is Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS). Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is another one. Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) typically starts out as SJS and then becomes so severe that it develops into TEN. These diseases are not overly common, but Dilantin patients have still developed these dreadful conditions and they have been fatal for many as well. Dilantin, also referred to as phenytoin, is an anticonvulsant that has been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration to treat epilepsy. Pfizer is Dilantin’s manufacturer and has been listed as the defendant in a number of Dilantin lawsuits that have been filed due to these very serious side effect issues. Many Dilantin lawsuit plaintiffs have charged Pfizer with failure to warn because they feel Pfizer did not properly warn the medical community or potential patients of the side effect risks Dilantin carries. Many have claimed in Dilantin lawsuits that if they would have been aware of such severe side effect risks they would have chosen another option.
The History of Dilantin and It’s Extensive List of Side Effects
Dilantin was originally created in 1908 and received its original approval from the FDA in 1953. Despite being on the market for such a long period of time the list of side effects that Dilantin has been linked to is a long one and includes the following:
- Birth defects when mother takes drug during pregnancy
- Confusion
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Excessive body or facial hair
- Headaches
- High blood sugar (hyperglycemia)
- Insomnia
- Larger or fuller lips
- Liver Damage
- Muscle coordination problems
- Nausea
- Nervousness
- Problems with the gums (including swelling, tenderness, and unusual growth)
- Seizures become worse
- Sexual side effects
- Slurred speech
- Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS)
- Suicidal thoughts and behavior
- Swollen or tender lymph nodes
- Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN)
- Twitching
- Unexplained bruising or bleeding
- Unusual behavior or thinking
- Unusual eye movements
- Unusual and uncontrollable facial or body movements
- Unusual sensations, such as numbness, tingling, or burning
- Vomiting
Although some of these Dilantin side effects are not as serious as others, there are several of these that can be severe and have life-long consequences. It is because of these Dilantin side effects that a number of Dilantin users have opted to file Dilantin lawsuits for the injuries they have experienced due to taking Dilantin.
Some of these conditions, such as Dilantin Stevens Johnson Syndrome and Dilantin toxic epidermal necrolysis, require extensive medical treatment. This can involve long-term hospital stays, surgeries, and other medical treatment. These procedures are expensive and it is important that you and your family receive the compensation needed in order to properly treat these serious Dilantin side effects.
If you or someone you know took Dilantin and developed a severe side effects such as Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) or toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) they may be eligible to file a Dilantin lawsuit. Visit the Dilantin Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) Class Action Lawsuit Investigation today to receive your free legal review from a qualified Dilantin lawsuit attorney.
Updated January 11th, 2013
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