It works by slowing down impulses in the brain that cause seizures
Side Effects Headache, nausea, vomiting, constipation, dizziness, feeling of spinning, drowsiness, trouble sleeping, or nervousness may occur
DILANTIN is a prescription medicine used to treat tonic-clonic (grand mal), complex partial (psychomotor or temporal lobe) seizures, and to prevent and treat seizures
nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, and
At least two other, older medications [phenytoin (Dilantin) and carbamazepine
This can be the result of extra tissue blocking the upper airways
Using phenytoin together with melatonin may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; nausea, vomiting; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat
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"hangover" effect (drowsiness the day after taking phenobarbital)
Tablets, capsules, chewable tablets and oral liquid medicine
Here’s how to choose the right one for your sleep issue
• Store DILANTIN Capsules at room temperature between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C) in tight, light-resistant containers
Some side effects of phenytoin wear off once your body gets used to the medicine, but it can take several weeks or months
Phenytoin (Dilantin, Phenytek) is an antiepileptic medication that for decades has been FDA approved to treat seizures
Many health conditions and situations can also lead to nausea and vomiting
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Many medications used to treat seizures (anticonvulsants) can have drug interactions with alcohol (ethanol)
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This can make doxycycline less effective, which could lead to an undertreated infection