123 reports of this reaction
1.8% of all PHENYTOIN SODIUM reports
#8 most reported adverse reaction
EPILEPSY is the #8 most commonly reported adverse reaction for PHENYTOIN SODIUM, manufactured by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.. There are 123 FDA adverse event reports linking PHENYTOIN SODIUM to EPILEPSY. This represents approximately 1.8% of all 6,984 adverse event reports for this drug.
Patients taking PHENYTOIN SODIUM who experience epilepsy should discuss this symptom with their healthcare provider to determine whether it may be related to their medication and what alternatives may be available.
EPILEPSY is a less commonly reported adverse event for PHENYTOIN SODIUM, but still significant enough to appear in the safety profile.
In addition to epilepsy, the following adverse reactions have been reported for PHENYTOIN SODIUM:
The following drugs have also been linked to epilepsy in FDA adverse event reports:
EPILEPSY has been reported as an adverse event in 123 FDA reports for PHENYTOIN SODIUM. This does not prove causation, but indicates an association observed in post-market surveillance data.
EPILEPSY accounts for approximately 1.8% of all adverse event reports for PHENYTOIN SODIUM, making it a notable side effect.
If you experience epilepsy while taking PHENYTOIN SODIUM, contact your healthcare provider. They can evaluate whether the symptom is related to your medication and discuss potential adjustments to your treatment plan. Do not stop taking prescribed medication without consulting your doctor.