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The drug Dilantin or the generic equivalent Phenytoin are prescribed antiepileptic drugs that are usually prescribed to manage temporal lobe seizures and grand mal seizures. The FDA approved the drug Dilantin on November 20, 2001.  Unfortunately, a major side effect has developed wherein the drug Dilantin is causing a severe skin reaction called Stevens Johnson Syndrome or SJS, a severe allergic reaction to a drug.  Stevens Johnson Syndrome is a potentially life threatening skin disease that causes rashes, skin peeling, sores on the mucous membranes and death.

With Stevens Johnson Syndrome, a person often encounters blistering of mucous membranes, typically in the mouth, eyes, and genitals. Nearly all cases are caused by a reaction to a drug, most often sulfa antibiotics, barbiturates or anticonvulsants such as the drug Dilantin. The condition known as Stevens Johnson Syndrome generally starts with a fever, headache, cough, and body aches, symptoms which may last from 1 to 14 days. Then the individual may begin experiencing a flat red rash on one's face and trunk of the body, often spreading later to other parts of the body in an irregular pattern. The areas of rash enlarge and spread, often forming blisters. The skin of the blisters becomes very loose and easy to rub off.  In addition, the damage to the lining of the mouth can cause difficulty eating. Additionally, closing of the mouth may be painful, so the person may drool. A person’s eyes may also swell and become so filled with pus that they seal shut. The corneas of ones' eyes can become scarred over time. In some cases the opening through which urine passes or the urethra may also be affected, making urination difficult and painful. Sometimes the mucous membranes of the digestive and respiratory tracts are involved, resulting in diarrhea and difficulty breathing.

Other side effects associated with the drug Dilantin include: confusion, constipation, discolored urine (pink, red, or brown), fatigue, slurred speech, agitation, anemia, bone marrow depression, chest discomfort, difficulty learning (children), dizziness, fever and chills, frequent bone fractures or breaks, headache, joint pain, light gray stools, low thyroid function, malformed bones, numbness or tingling in extremities (long-term use), painful erection, restlessness, severe stomach pain, severe skin reaction, shallow or troubled breathing, uncontrolled jerking of limbs, uncontrolled facial movements, unusual bleeding or bruising, weight loss, and yellow eyes or skin.

If you or a loved one have taken the drug Dilantin and suffered an injury or side effect, call our Office today at 1-800-862-1260.

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