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Dilantin (Phenytoin) - Anticonvulsant Drug Level Increased - Suspected Cause - Side Effect Reports

 
 



Index of reports > Cases with Anticonvulsant Drug Level Increased (36)

Below is the selection of side effect reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Dilantin (Phenytoin) where reactions include anticonvulsant drug level increased. The selected reports were submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year.

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Possible Dilantin side effects in male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-20

Patient: male, weighing 71.2 kg (156.6 pounds)

Reactions: Headache, Hypoaesthesia, Malaise, Palpitations, Anticonvulsant Drug Level Increased, Pollakiuria, Compulsive LIP Biting, Feeling Abnormal

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dilantin
    Dosage: 100 mg, unk
    Administration route: Oral

Dilantin
    Dosage: 100 mg, 4x/day
    Administration route: Oral

Dilantin
    Dosage: 100 mg, 3x/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Convulsion



Possible Dilantin side effects in female

Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2012-08-02

Patient: female, weighing 56.7 kg (124.7 pounds)

Reactions: Agitation, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Seborrhoeic Dermatitis, Coagulopathy, Optic Ischaemic Neuropathy, Pyrexia, Device Related Infection, Rash Pruritic, Pneumonia Klebsiella, Arthropathy, Oesophagitis, Blindness Unilateral, Electrocardiogram T Wave Abnormal, Unevaluable Event, Staphylococcal Bacteraemia, Intracranial Aneurysm, Visual Field Defect, Blood Lactate Dehydrogenase Increased, Hyperglycaemia, Anaemia, Granuloma, Ankle Fracture, Gastric Hypomotility, Insomnia, Hypersensitivity, Pain, Blood Triglycerides Increased, Craniotomy, Constipation, Fall, Weight Increased, Urinary Tract Disorder, Fatigue, Anticonvulsant Drug Level Increased, Liver Function Test Abnormal, Blood Cholesterol Increased, Dizziness, Anger, Abdominal Distension, Depression, Intracranial Pressure Increased, Lethargy, Pharyngitis, Ruptured Cerebral Aneurysm, Tracheobronchitis, Vulvovaginal Mycotic Infection, Urinary Tract Infection, Anticonvulsant Drug Level Decreased, Amnesia, Psychotic Disorder, Diarrhoea, Respiratory Failure, Oligomenorrhoea, Pollakiuria, Hypothyroidism, Bladder Disorder, Memory Impairment, Respiratory Tract Infection

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dilantin
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 1997-04-01
    End date: 1997-04-26

Dilantin
    Dosage: 1gm followed by 300mg
    Indication: Convulsion
    Start date: 1997-04-09

Fluconazole
    Indication: Fungal Infection

Fluconazole
    Dosage: 400 mg daily
    Indication: Respiratory Tract Infection
    Start date: 1997-04-22
    End date: 1997-04-30

Gabapentin
    Dosage: 300 mg, 3x/day
    Indication: Convulsion
    Start date: 1997-04-25
    End date: 1998-01-01

Neurontin
    Dosage: 300 mg, 3x/day
    Indication: Convulsion
    Start date: 1997-04-25

Other drugs received by patient: Pancuronium Bromide; Famotidine; Haloperidol; Amlodipine Besylate; Cefotaxime Sodium; Dopamine; Mannitol; Dexamethasone Acetate; Potassium Chloride; (D5 1 / 2 NS with 20 MEQ Kcl); Pentobarbital; Nitroprusside Sodium; Nystatin; Vancomycin; Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride; Metoclopramide; Nimodipine; Atropine; Fresh Frozen Plasma



Possible Dilantin side effects in male

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

Patient: male, weighing 90.7 kg (199.5 pounds)

Reactions: Lung Disorder, Balance Disorder, Drug Ineffective, Anticonvulsant Drug Level Increased, Dizziness, Anticonvulsant Drug Level Decreased, Gait Disturbance, Cardiac Disorder

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dilantin
    Dosage: 100 mg, 3x/day (300 mg daily)
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Convulsion
    Start date: 1986-01-01
    End date: 2011-10-01

Dilantin
    Dosage: 100 mg, unk
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: GUN Shot Wound

Dilantin
    Dosage: 50 mg, unk
    Administration route: Oral

Other drugs received by patient: Singulair; Pulmicort; Perforomist; Potassium Chloride; Multi-Vitamins; Lasix; Valium; Nitroglycerin; Aspirin; Lasix; Monopril; Albuterol; Nitroglycerin; Xanax; Simvastatin; Perforomist; Iron; Oxygen; Calcium



Possible Dilantin side effects in 28 year old female

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-07-27

Patient: 28 year old female, weighing 56.2 kg (123.6 pounds)

Reactions: Balance Disorder, Anticonvulsant Drug Level Increased, Toxicity To Various Agents

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dilantin

Other drugs received by patient: Keppra; Topamax



Possible Dilantin side effects in male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-13

Patient: male, weighing 71.2 kg (156.6 pounds)

Reactions: Headache, Hypoaesthesia, Malaise, Palpitations, Anticonvulsant Drug Level Increased, Pollakiuria, Feeling Abnormal, Compulsive LIP Biting

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dilantin
    Dosage: 100 mg, 3x/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Convulsion

Dilantin
    Dosage: 100 mg, 4x/day
    Administration route: Oral

Dilantin
    Dosage: 100 mg, unk
    Administration route: Oral



Possible Dilantin side effects in 39 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-09

Patient: 39 year old female

Reactions: Dystonia, Drug Ineffective, Anticonvulsant Drug Level Decreased, Drug Interaction, Cognitive Disorder, Convulsion, Incoherent, Anticonvulsant Drug Level Increased, Dissociation, Nervous System Disorder, Aura, Drug Level Decreased

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dilantin
    Dosage: (300 mg)
    Indication: Convulsion

Lamictal
    Dosage: 550 mg (275 mg, 2 in 1 d), oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Convulsion
    Start date: 2011-01-01

Lamotrigine
    Dosage: oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Convulsion

Other drugs received by patient: Tegretol-XR; Clonazepam; Flax Seed (Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil); Vitamin B Complex (Afi-B-Total / 00322001 / ); Coconut OIL (Cocos Nucifera Oil)



Possible Dilantin side effects in female

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-07-06

Patient: female

Reactions: Convulsion, Fatigue, Malaise, Lung Neoplasm Malignant, Anticonvulsant Drug Level Increased, Clumsiness, Mental Disorder, Feeling Abnormal, Kidney Infection, Sinusitis, Lethargy, Meningioma, Influenza

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dilantin
    Dosage: 430 mg (4x100mg and 1x30mg), once a day
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2012-05-01

Dilantin
    Dosage: 460 mg (4x100mg and 2x30mg), once a day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Epilepsy
    Start date: 2012-04-01
    End date: 2012-05-01

Dilantin
    Dosage: 360 mg (3x100mg and 2x30mg), once a day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Convulsion
    Start date: 2011-06-01
    End date: 2012-04-01

Other drugs received by patient: Zoloft; Clonazepam; Diovan; Clonazepam



Possible Dilantin side effects in 39 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-06-20

Patient: 39 year old female

Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Dystonia, Drug Interaction, Convulsion, Incoherent, Dissociation, Anticonvulsant Drug Level Increased, Nervous System Disorder, Memory Impairment, Aura, Drug Level Decreased

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dilantin
    Dosage: 300mg unknown
    Indication: Convulsion

Lamictal
    Dosage: 275mg twice per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Convulsion
    Start date: 2011-01-01

Lamotrigine
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Convulsion

Other drugs received by patient: Clonazepam; Vitamin B Complex CAP; Tegretol-XR; Flax Seed; Coconut OIL



Possible Dilantin side effects in female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-05-23

Patient: female

Reactions: Convulsion, Malaise, Fatigue, Anticonvulsant Drug Level Increased, Lung Neoplasm Malignant, Clumsiness, Feeling Abnormal, Sinusitis, Kidney Infection, Lethargy, Influenza

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dilantin
    Dosage: 460 mg, 1x/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2012-04-01
    End date: 2012-05-01

Dilantin
    Dosage: 360 mg, 1x/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Convulsion
    Start date: 2011-06-01
    End date: 2012-04-01

Dilantin
    Dosage: 430 mg, 1x/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2012-05-01

Other drugs received by patient: Clonazepam; Clonazepam; Diovan; Zoloft



Possible Dilantin side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-05-17

Patient: female, weighing 64.9 kg (142.7 pounds)

Reactions: Thinking Abnormal, Balance Disorder, Anticonvulsant Drug Level Increased

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dilantin
    Dosage: 300 mg, daily
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Epilepsy
    Start date: 1971-01-01
    End date: 2012-01-01

Protonix
    Dosage: 40 mg, daily
    Indication: Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease
    Start date: 1990-01-01

Zoloft
    Dosage: 50 mg, daily
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 1990-01-01



Possible Dilantin side effects in 22 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-05-11

Patient: 22 year old female

Reactions: Coagulopathy, Anticonvulsant Drug Level Increased, Gastroenteritis, Abdominal Distension, Drug Rash With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dilantin
    Indication: Convulsion

Levetiracetam
    Indication: Convulsion

Other drugs received by patient: Acetaminophen; Morphine



Possible Dilantin side effects in 22 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-05-11

Patient: 22 year old female

Reactions: Anticonvulsant Drug Level Increased, Coagulopathy, Gastroenteritis, Drug Rash With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dilantin
    Indication: Convulsion

Levetiracetam
    Indication: Convulsion

Other drugs received by patient: Acetaminophen; Morphine



Possible Dilantin side effects in 22 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-05-10

Patient: 22 year old female

Reactions: Tachycardia, Pain, Pyrexia, Drug Rash With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms, Hepatitis, Face Oedema, Anticonvulsant Drug Level Increased, Abdominal Distension, Leukocytosis

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dilantin
    Indication: Convulsion

Levetiracetam
    Indication: Convulsion



Possible Dilantin side effects in

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-05-09

Patient:

Reactions: Product Substitution Issue, Product Quality Issue, Drug Level Increased, Anticonvulsant Drug Level Increased, Unevaluable Event, Toxicity To Various Agents, Suicidal Ideation

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dilantin
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Convulsion
    Start date: 1997-01-01

Phenytoin
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Convulsion



Possible Dilantin side effects in 22 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-05-04

Patient: 22 year old female

Reactions: Hyperbilirubinaemia, Coagulopathy, Pyrexia, Mucosal Dryness, Transaminases Increased, Drug Rash With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms, Face Oedema, Anticonvulsant Drug Level Increased, Abdominal Distension, Gastroenteritis

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dilantin
    Indication: Convulsion

Levetiracetam
    Indication: Convulsion

Other drugs received by patient: Morphine; Acetaminophen



Possible Dilantin side effects in 52 year old male

Reported by a physician from Canada on 2012-04-17

Patient: 52 year old male

Reactions: Confusional State, Nasopharyngitis, Abasia, Aphasia, Somnolence, Fatigue, Anticonvulsant Drug Level Increased, Mood Swings, Lethargy, Drug Intolerance, General Physical Health Deterioration, Toxicity To Various Agents, Convulsion, Dysarthria, Activities of Daily Living Impaired, Mobility Decreased

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Avastin
    Start date: 2010-12-28
    End date: 2011-02-07

Avastin
    Indication: Glioblastoma
    Start date: 2010-11-03
    End date: 2010-12-01

Dilantin
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
    End date: 2010-12-01

Dilantin
    Start date: 2010-12-01

Keppra
    Indication: Convulsion

Keppra
    Indication: Prophylaxis

Valproate Sodium
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Other drugs received by patient: Dexamethasone; Insulin; Prevacid; Zytram XL; Keppra



Possible Dilantin side effects in 37 year old male

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Denmark on 2012-04-11

Patient: 37 year old male

Reactions: Anticonvulsant Drug Level Increased, Drug Interaction, Anticonvulsant Drug Level Decreased

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Celexa
    Dosage: 20 mg
    Administration route: Oral

Dilantin
    Dosage: 500 mg
    Administration route: Oral

Dilantin
    Dosage: 600 mg

Other drugs received by patient: Diltiazem HCL; Hydroxyzine; Prevacid; Ramipril; Enoxaparin; Metoprolol Tartrate; Scopolamine



Possible Dilantin side effects in male

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-04-10

Patient: male

Reactions: Anticonvulsant Drug Level Increased

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Amoxicillin

Dilantin
    Dosage: unk



Possible Dilantin side effects in female

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-04-05

Patient: female

Reactions: Anticonvulsant Drug Level Increased, Gait Disturbance

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dilantin
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Convulsion

Phenobarbital TAB
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Valium
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
    End date: 2012-02-29

Other drugs received by patient: Mysoline



Possible Dilantin side effects in 30 year old female

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-04-04

Patient: 30 year old female, weighing 63.4 kg (139.5 pounds)

Reactions: Diplopia, Anticonvulsant Drug Level Increased, Toxicity To Various Agents, Tremor

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dilantin



Possible Dilantin side effects in female

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-03-29

Patient: female, weighing 95.0 kg (209.0 pounds)

Reactions: Drug Level Below Therapeutic, Contusion, Anticonvulsant Drug Level Increased, Stress, Fall, Convulsion, Abdominal Pain Upper, Discomfort

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dilantin
    Dosage: 200 mg, 2x/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Convulsion
    Start date: 1998-11-01
    End date: 2011-10-01

Dilantin
    Dosage: 200 mg, 2x/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2011-10-01

Other drugs received by patient: Atenolol; Topamax; Keppra; Phenobarbital



Possible Dilantin side effects in male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-02-17

Patient: male, weighing 113.0 kg (248.6 pounds)

Reactions: Movement Disorder, Diabetes Mellitus, Paranoia, Adverse Drug Reaction, Mouth Injury, Muscular Weakness, Swollen Tongue, Muscle Twitching, Convulsion, Impatience, Anticonvulsant Drug Level Increased, Nervousness

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ativan
    Dosage: unk

Dilantin
    Indication: Convulsion

Dilantin
    Dosage: 100 mg, 2 pills in the morning, evening and night
    Indication: Epilepsy
    Start date: 1998-01-01

Phenytoin
    Indication: Convulsion

Other drugs received by patient: Ascorbic Acid; Xyzal; Nasonex; Glucophage; Hydrocodone; Actos; Acetylsalicylic Acid; Tricor; Mobic; Coreg; Cardizem; Zyrtec; Tegretol; Zoloft; Xanax; Prevacid; Prevacid



Possible Dilantin side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-01-31

Patient: female, weighing 74.8 kg (164.6 pounds)

Reactions: Product Quality Issue, Dyspnoea, Anticonvulsant Drug Level Decreased, Convulsion, Alopecia, Anticonvulsant Drug Level Increased, Dizziness, Nail Disorder, Gait Disturbance

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dilantin
    Administration route: Oral

Dilantin
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Convulsion
    Start date: 2008-01-01

Topamax
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2009-01-01

Topamax
    Administration route: Oral

Topamax
    Administration route: Oral

Topamax
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Other drugs received by patient: Vitamin; Lexapro; Vitamin; Amitriptyline HCL; Lexapro; Citalopram; Amitriptyline HCL; Amitriptyline HCL; Lexapro; Citalopram; Citalopram; Vitamin



Possible Dilantin side effects in male

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-01-27

Patient: male, weighing 106.0 kg (233.2 pounds)

Reactions: Anticonvulsant Drug Level Increased, Dizziness

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dilantin
    Dosage: 400 mg, 1x/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Convulsion

Dilantin
    Dosage: 500 mg, 1x/day
    Administration route: Oral

Other drugs received by patient: Zonegran



Possible Dilantin side effects in male

Reported by a physician from United States on 2011-12-22

Patient: male, weighing 90.7 kg (199.5 pounds)

Reactions: Malaise, Dysstasia, Fatigue, Nausea, Anticonvulsant Drug Level Increased, Dizziness, Feeling Abnormal

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dilantin
    Dosage: 100 mg, 3 in am, 2 in pm

Dilantin
    Dosage: 10 tablets of 50 mg in a day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Epilepsy
    Start date: 2011-09-01
    End date: 2011-09-24

Other drugs received by patient: Plavix; Aspirin; Dilantin; Lipitor; Klonopin; Celexa; Pentobarbital; Omeprazole; Proair HFA; Flomax



Possible Dilantin side effects in 37 year old male

Reported by a pharmacist from Canada on 2011-11-16

Patient: 37 year old male

Reactions: Anticonvulsant Drug Level Increased, Drug Interaction, Anticonvulsant Drug Level Decreased

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dilantin

Other drugs received by patient possibly interacting with the suspect drug:
Celexa
    Dosage: 20 mg, 1x/day
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2011-07-22

Dilantin
    Dosage: 300 mg, 2x/day
    Start date: 2011-01-01

Other drugs received by patient: Diltiazem; Metoprolol; Metoprolol; Scopolamine; Metoprolol; Enoxaparin; Hydroxyzine; Metoprolol; Ramipril; Prevacid



Possible Dilantin side effects in 52 year old male

Reported by a physician from Canada on 2011-11-15

Patient: 52 year old male

Reactions: Confusional State, Nasopharyngitis, Aphasia, Abasia, Toxicity To Various Agents, Somnolence, Convulsion, Dysarthria, Fatigue, Activities of Daily Living Impaired, Anticonvulsant Drug Level Increased, Mood Swings, Lethargy, Mobility Decreased

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Avastin
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Dilantin
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Valproate Sodium
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Other drugs received by patient: Prevacid; Insulin; Keppra; Zytram XL; Dexamethasone



Possible Dilantin side effects in male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-11-11

Patient: male, weighing 90.7 kg (199.5 pounds)

Reactions: Dysstasia, Nausea, Anticonvulsant Drug Level Increased

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dilantin
    Dosage: 100 mg, 3 in am, 2 in pm

Dilantin
    Dosage: 10 tablets of 50 mg in a day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Epilepsy
    Start date: 2011-09-01
    End date: 2011-09-24

Other drugs received by patient: Pentobarbital; Celexa; Dilantin; Klonopin; Flomax; Omeprazole; Lipitor; Plavix; Aspirin; Proair HFA



Possible Dilantin side effects in 63 year old male

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2011-11-09

Patient: 63 year old male, weighing 75.7 kg (166.6 pounds)

Reactions: Incoherent, Speech Disorder, Blood Glucose Decreased, Anticonvulsant Drug Level Increased, Dizziness, Drug Interaction, Convulsion

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Depakote
    Dosage: see image
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Grand MAL Convulsion
    End date: 2011-01-01

Depakote
    Dosage: see image
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Grand MAL Convulsion
    Start date: 2005-01-01
    End date: 2011-01-01

Dilantin
    Dosage: 400 mg (200 mg,2 in 1 d),oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Grand MAL Convulsion
    Start date: 1989-09-01

Divalproex Sodium
    Dosage: 1500 mg (500 mg,3 in 1 d)
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Phenytoin
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication



Possible Dilantin side effects in female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2011-10-31

Patient: female, weighing 44.0 kg (96.8 pounds)

Reactions: Movement Disorder, Urine Arsenic Increased, Weight Decreased, Skin Exfoliation, Sensory Loss, Eating Disorder, Speech Disorder, Dysgeusia, Neuropathy Peripheral, Anticonvulsant Drug Level Increased, Gait Disturbance, Blood Arsenic Increased, Feeling Abnormal, Blood Sodium Decreased

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dilantin
    Dosage: 200 mg, 2x/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Grand MAL Convulsion
    Start date: 1969-01-01
    End date: 2011-07-10

Dilantin
    Indication: Epilepsy

Other drugs received by patient: Phenobarbital TAB; Phenobarbital



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