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Dilantin is an anticonvulsant. It works by stabilizing the threshold in the brain that controls excessive excitability caused by overstimulation.

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Dilantin prescription

Dilantin is prescribed for treating certain types of convulsions and seizures. They may also be prescribed for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Although it has been prescribed in many conditions, Dilantin's only approved use is as an anti-seizure medication (anticonvulsant), especially to prevent tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizures and complex partial seizures (psychomotor seizures). Dilantin acts on the brain and nervous system in the treatment of epilepsy. Dilantin may also be prescribed to prevent and treat seizures occurring during and after neurosurgery (surgery of the brain and spinal cord).

How to take Dilantin

Dilantin comes as a capsule to take by mouth. It usually is taken two or three times a day. Take Dilantin exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Do not open, crush, or chew capsules; swallow them whole. Continue to take Dilantin even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Dilantin without talking to your doctor, especially if you have taken large doses for a long time. Abruptly stopping the drug can cause seizures.

Dilantin side effects

- Abdominal pain;
- Abnormal involuntary movements;
- Bleeding;
- Constipation;
- Constipation;
- Decreased coordination;
- Difficulty focusing (vision);
- Difficulty swallowing;
- Dizziness;
- Drowsiness;
- Headache;
- Increased hair growth;
- Insomnia;
- Involuntary eye movement;
- Irritation;
- Loss of appetite;
- Loss of taste and appetite;
- Mental confusion;
- Muscle twitching;
- Nausea;
- Nervousness;
- Redness;
- Slurred speech;
- Stomach pain;
- Swelling of the gums;
- Tiredness;
- Unsteady gate;
- Vomiting;

Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away. Call your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms:
- Bloody nose;
- Dark urine;
- Difficulty coordinating movements;
- Easy bruising;
- Fever;
- Skin rash;
- Slurred speech;
- Sore throat;
- Swollen glands;
- Tiny purple-colored skin spots;
- Unusual bleeding;
- Yellowing of the skin or eyes;

Additionally, darkening coloration of the skin may develop (more commonly in women). Various lymph node reactions have been reported with Dilantin therapy. Lymph nodes may swell up, sometimes painfully. Dilantin causes serum glucose to rise. Thus, blood sugar should be monitored closely when Dilantin is administered to patients with diabetes. Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) may occur in people taking Dilantin, which blocks the release of insulin. Dilantin can potentially injure the liver although this is an uncommon occurrence. Dilantin can cause the platelet or white blood cell counts to drop, increasing the risk of bleeding or infection, respectively. Dilantin also can cause anemia. Because it interferes with vitamin D metabolism, Dilantin can cause weakening of the bones (osteomalacia).
Dilantin can cause sexual dysfunction including:
- Prolonged erections;
- Priapism;
- Painful;
- Impotence;
- Decreased libido;

An overdose of Dilantin can be fatal. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical attention immediately.

Symptoms of Dilantin overdose may include:
- Vomiting;
- Tremors;
- Slurred speech;
- Sluggishness;
- Nausea;
- Low blood pressure;
- Lack of muscle coordination;
- Involuntary eye movement;
- Difficulty in pronouncing words correctly;
- Coma;

Dilantin precaution

If you have ever had an allergic reaction to or are sensitive to Dilantin or similar epilepsy medications such as Peganone or Mesantoin, do not take Dilantin. Make sure your doctor is aware of any drug reactions you have experienced. Tell your doctor if you develop a skin rash. If the rash is scale-like, characterized by reddish or purplish spots, or consists of (fluid-filled) blisters, your doctor may stop Dilantin and prescribe an alternative treatment. If the rash is more like measles, your doctor may have you stop taking Dilantin until the rash is completely gone. Because Dilantin is processed by the liver, people with impaired liver function, older adults, and those who are seriously ill may show early signs of drug poisoning. Practicing good dental hygiene minimizes the development of gingival hyperplasia (excessive formation of the gums over the teeth) and its complications. Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages while taking Dilantin. Dilantin is secreted into breast milk. Nursing is not recommended for persons taking Dilantin.

Dilantin drug interactions

It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Dilantin with the following: Alcohol, Amiodarone (Cordarone), Antacids containing calcium, Blood-thinning drugs such as Coumadin, Chloramphenicol (Chloromycetin), Chlordiazepoxide (Librium) Cimetidine (Tagamet), Diazepam (Valium), Dicumarol, Digitoxin (Crystodigin), Disulfiram (Antabuse), Doxycycline (Vibramycin), Estrogens such as Premarin, Ethosuximide (Zarontin), Felbamate (Felbatol), Fluoxetine (Prozac), Furosemide (Lasix), Isoniazid (Nydrazid), Major tranquilizers such as Mellaril and Thorazine, Methylphenidate (Ritalin) Molindone hydrochloride (Moban), Oral contraceptives, Paroxetine (Paxil), Phenobarbital, Quinidine (Quinidex), Reserpine (Diupres), Rifampin (Rifadin), Salicylates such as aspirin, Seizure medications such as Depakene, Depakote, Tegretol, and Zarontin, Steroid drugs such as prednisone (Deltasone), Sucralfate (Carafate), Sulfa drugs such as Gantrisin, Theophylline (Theo-Dur, others), Ticlopidine (Ticlid), Tolbutamide (Orinase), Trazodone (Desyrel), Ulcer medications such as Tagamet and Zantac. Dilantin's metabolism may be affected by other drugs. Drugs that can reduce the amount of Dilantin in the body include Rifampin and Phenobarbital. Drugs that increase Dilantin concentrations include Amiodarone, Chloramphenicol, Cimetidine, Disulfiram, Fluconazole, Fluoxetine, Isoniazid (INH), Omeprazole, and Paroxetine. Thus, measuring levels of Dilantin in the blood may be necessary when patients begin or discontinue other medications. Tricyclic antidepressants (such as Elavil, Norpramin, and others) may cause seizures in susceptible people, making a dosage adjustment of Dilantin necessary. Abnormal softening of the bones may occur in people taking Dilantin because of Dilantin's interference with vitamin D metabolism. The oral absorption of Dilantin can be reduced by any of the following: antacids containing magnesium, calcium carbonate, or aluminum; calcium salts; or enteral feeding products (tube feedings). Separating the administration of Dilantin and enteral feeding products, antacids, or calcium salts by at least 2 hours will help avoid this interaction.

Dilantin missed dose

If you take one dose a day, take the dose you missed as soon as you remember. If you do not remember until the next day, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once. If you take more than 1 dose a day, take the missed dose as soon as possible. If it is within 4 hours of your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once. If you forget to take your medication 2 or more days in a row, check with your doctor.

Dilantin storage

Tablets and capsules should be kept at room temperature, 15-30° C (59-86° F).