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Phenytoin Sodium

Phenytoin Sodium

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9  Effectiveness
3.9  Side Effects
5.4  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 6 Phenytoin Sodium side effects and 1 Phenytoin Sodium benefit.

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Gabapentin 8.25 5.97 2.58 4 Get Info
Phenytoin Sodium 8 4.8 0 1 Get Info
Dilantin 7.38 5.72 5.21 8 Get Info
Keppra 6.5 5.34 5.99 12 Get Info
Lamictal 4.88 4.68 4.97 8 Get Info
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Effectiveness of Phenytoin Sodium by Condition
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Phenytoin Sodium, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 0% 80% 20% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 0% 40% 40% 20%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Breathing 0% 0% 80% 20% 0%
Confidence 0% 0% 80% 20% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 0% 60% 20% 20%
Digestion 0% 20% 60% 20% 0%
Emotional Well-being 0% 20% 60% 20% 0%
Energy 0% 0% 60% 0% 40%
Eyesight 0% 0% 60% 20% 20%
Memory 20% 0% 40% 40% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 0% 80% 20% 0%
Pain 0% 0% 80% 20% 0%
Patience 0% 20% 40% 40% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 0% 80% 0% 20%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 60% 40% 0%
Sleep 0% 0% 60% 20% 20%
Stress Level 0% 20% 40% 40% 0%
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Commonly Reported Phenytoin Sodium Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Anxiety 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Blurred Vision 80% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Cold Symptoms 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Concentration / Focus Problems 50% 0% 0% 50% 0%
Confusion 66.7% 0% 0% 33.3% 0%
Depression 40% 40% 20% 0% 0%
Dizziness 60% 0% 40% 0% 0%
Drowsiness 40% 0% 20% 40% 0%
Energy Loss 60% 0% 20% 20% 0%
Fatigue 60% 0% 0% 40% 0%
Hair Growth 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Headache 60% 0% 40% 0% 0%
Impaired Thinking / Judgment 60% 20% 20% 0% 0%
Insomnia 33.3% 0% 33.3% 33.3% 0%
Lethargy 40% 40% 0% 20% 0%
Mood Swings 60% 40% 0% 0% 0%
Muscle Cramping 66.7% 0% 0% 33.3% 0%
Nausea 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Osteoporosis / Loss of Bone Mass 60% 0% 20% 20% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 33.3% 33.3% 33.3% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 33.3% 0% 33.3% 0% 33.3%
Sore / Swollen Gums 80% 0% 0% 20% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Phenytoin Sodium Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Decrease in White Blood Cell Count 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Liver Damage 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Liver Failure 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Thinning / Loss of Hair 40% 20% 0% 20% 20%
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Episodes since taking Phenytoin Sodium
Since taking Phenytoin Sodium Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Fall 20%
Seizure 40%
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