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Dilantin-125 (Phenytoin) - Grand MAL Convulsion - Suspected Cause - Side Effect Reports

 
 



Index of reports > Cases with Grand MAL Convulsion (16)

Below is the selection of side effect reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Dilantin-125 (Phenytoin) where reactions include grand mal convulsion. The selected reports were submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year.

Possible Dilantin-125 side effects in 52 year old female

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-21

Patient: 52 year old female

Reactions: Grand MAL Convulsion, Postictal Headache, Anticonvulsant Drug Level Increased, Toxicity To Various Agents, Fall, Loss of Consciousness, Convulsion

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dilantin-125
    Dosage: unk
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Convulsion
    Start date: 2006-01-01

Dilantin-125
    Dosage: 100 mg, 2x/day
    Administration route: Oral

Neurontin
    Dosage: unk

Other drugs received by patient: Phenobarbital; Buspirone; Mobic



Possible Dilantin-125 side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-27

Patient: female, weighing 61.2 kg (134.7 pounds)

Reactions: Confusional State, Blood Triglycerides Increased, Headache, Drug Level Fluctuating, Weight Increased, Fatigue, Gamma-Glutamyltransferase Increased, Oedema Peripheral, Apraxia, Dizziness, Bone Density Decreased, Coordination Abnormal, Vomiting, Nausea, Sensation of Heaviness, Ataxia, Simple Partial Seizures, Cognitive Disorder, Rash, Hypoaesthesia, Tremor, Hepatic Enzyme Increased, Convulsion, Grand MAL Convulsion, Anxiety, Sleep Disorder, Arthralgia, Gastrointestinal Disorder, Alopecia, Tibia Fracture, Memory Impairment

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Depakote
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Convulsion
    Start date: 1998-01-01
    End date: 1998-01-01

Depakote
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 1999-09-01

Dilantin-125
    Dosage: daily
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 1996-01-16

Dilantin-125
    Dosage: daily
    Start date: 1999-01-01
    End date: 2000-01-01

Dilantin-125
    Dosage: daily
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 1997-04-01
    End date: 1997-11-01

Dilantin-125
    Dosage: 200 mg alternating with 300 mg daily
    Administration route: Oral
    End date: 1996-10-23

Dilantin-125
    Dosage: daily
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 1993-10-23

Dilantin-125
    Dosage: 300 mg alternating with 400 mg daily
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 1997-11-01
    End date: 1998-11-01

Dilantin-125
    Dosage: one dose
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Convulsion
    Start date: 1993-10-22
    End date: 1993-10-22

Lamictal
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Convulsion
    Start date: 1998-12-01
    End date: 1999-02-01

Tylenol
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 1994-09-01

Tylenol
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Headache
    Start date: 1993-01-01

Zoloft
    Dosage: daily
    Start date: 1993-12-06

Zoloft
    Dosage: qam
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 1993-10-06
    End date: 1993-10-01

Zoloft
    Dosage: qam
    End date: 2000-02-28

Zoloft
    Dosage: 200 mg daily
    Start date: 1999-07-01

Zoloft
    Dosage: 50-100 mg,daily
    Indication: Headache
    Start date: 1993-04-08
    End date: 1993-10-06

Zoloft
    Dosage: daily
    End date: 1994-01-01

Other drugs received by patient: Gabitril; Klonopin; Neurontin; Ultram



Possible Dilantin-125 side effects in female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-04-24

Patient: female

Reactions: Grand MAL Convulsion

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dilantin-125



Possible Dilantin-125 side effects in female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-04-12

Patient: female

Reactions: Grand MAL Convulsion

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dilantin-125



Possible Dilantin-125 side effects in male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-03-27

Patient: male

Reactions: Grand MAL Convulsion

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dilantin-125



Possible Dilantin-125 side effects in male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-02-09

Patient: male

Reactions: Grand MAL Convulsion, Nasopharyngitis, Drug Ineffective, Hypoglycaemia, Anticonvulsant Drug Level Decreased, Petit MAL Epilepsy, Convulsion

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Acetaminophen
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Nasopharyngitis

Dilantin-125
    Dosage: 500 mg, daily
    Indication: Convulsion
    Start date: 1989-01-01

Dilantin-125
    Dosage: 500 mg one day and 600 mg other day, unk



Possible Dilantin-125 side effects in 66 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-02-03

Patient: 66 year old male

Reactions: Grand MAL Convulsion, Convulsion

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dilantin-125
    Dosage: 200mg (2 x 100mg) in morning+100mg at noon + 200mg (2 x 100mg) at night
    Indication: Grand MAL Convulsion

Phenytoin
    Dosage: 200mg (2 x 100mg) in morning + 100mg at noon + 200mg (2 x 100mg) at night
    Indication: Grand MAL Convulsion

Phenytoin
    Dosage: 200mg (2 x 100mg) in morning + 200mg (2 x 100mg) at noon + 200mg (2 x 100mg) at night



Possible Dilantin-125 side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-02-02

Patient: female

Reactions: Grand MAL Convulsion, Drug Level Decreased

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dilantin-125
    Dosage: unk

Phenytoin Sodium
    Dosage: unk



Possible Dilantin-125 side effects in 25 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-01-24

Patient: 25 year old male

Reactions: Grand MAL Convulsion, Drug Ineffective, Convulsion

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dilantin-125
    Dosage: 300 mg, 3x/day

Phenytoin
    Dosage: unk



Possible Dilantin-125 side effects in male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-01-13

Patient: male

Reactions: Grand MAL Convulsion, Nasopharyngitis, Drug Ineffective, Hypoglycaemia, Anticonvulsant Drug Level Decreased, Petit MAL Epilepsy, Convulsion

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Acetaminophen
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Nasopharyngitis

Dilantin-125
    Dosage: 500 mg one day and 600 mg other day, unk

Dilantin-125
    Dosage: 500 mg, daily
    Indication: Convulsion
    Start date: 1989-01-01



Possible Dilantin-125 side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-01-12

Patient: female

Reactions: Grand MAL Convulsion, Convulsion

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dilantin-125



Possible Dilantin-125 side effects in 66 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-01-09

Patient: 66 year old male

Reactions: Grand MAL Convulsion, Convulsion

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dilantin-125
    Dosage: 200mg (2 x 100mg) in morning+100mg at noon + 200mg (2 x 100mg) at night
    Indication: Grand MAL Convulsion

Phenytoin
    Dosage: 200mg (2 x 100mg) in morning + 100mg at noon + 200mg (2 x 100mg) at night
    Indication: Grand MAL Convulsion

Phenytoin
    Dosage: 200mg (2 x 100mg) in morning + 200mg (2 x 100mg) at noon + 200mg (2 x 100mg) at night



Possible Dilantin-125 side effects in male

Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2011-12-06

Patient: male

Reactions: Grand MAL Convulsion, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dilantin
    Dosage: 2 capsules at morning and 3 capsules at evening
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Convulsion
    Start date: 1983-08-16

Dilantin-125
    Dosage: 200 mg at morning and 300 mg at night
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Convulsion

Phenytoin
    Dosage: unk



Possible Dilantin-125 side effects in 73 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2011-11-23

Patient: 73 year old female

Reactions: Grand MAL Convulsion, Pyrexia, Muscle Disorder, Convulsion

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dilantin-125
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Grand MAL Convulsion
    Start date: 1947-01-01

Zarontin
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 1964-01-01



Possible Dilantin-125 side effects in male

Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2011-10-20

Patient: male

Reactions: Drug Level Below Therapeutic, Dyspnoea, Unresponsive To Stimuli, Joint Dislocation, Grand MAL Convulsion, Chest Pain, Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Insulin Tolerance Test Abnormal

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dilantin
    Dosage: 2 capsules at morning and 3 capsules at evening
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Convulsion
    Start date: 1983-08-16

Dilantin-125
    Dosage: 200 mg at morning and 300 mg at night
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Convulsion

Phenytoin
    Dosage: unk



Possible Dilantin-125 side effects in male

Reported by a physician from United States on 2011-10-19

Patient: male

Reactions: Drug Level Below Therapeutic, Grand MAL Convulsion

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dilantin-125
    Dosage: 100 mg, 4 pills a day

Phenytoin
    Dosage: unk

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