What do Dilantin pills look like?
Generic Name: phenytoin Pill with imprint DILANTIN 100 mg is Orange & White, Capsule-shape and has been identified as Dilantin Kapseals 100 mg. It is supplied by Pfizer U.S. Pharmaceuticals Group.
What is Dilantin taken for?
DILANTIN is a prescription medicine used to treat certain types of seizures called tonic-clonic (grand mal) and psychomotor (temporal lobe) seizures and to prevent and treat seizures that happen during or after brain surgery.
Does Dilantin get you high?
Dilantin is not a major drug of abuse; its use does not produce significant euphoria even though it may be used to control certain types of pain; and the drug is not considered to be a controlled substance by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, although its use does require a prescription.
How does Dilantin make you feel?
Headache, nausea, vomiting, constipation, dizziness, feeling of spinning, drowsiness, trouble sleeping, or nervousness may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Phenytoin may cause swelling and bleeding of the gums.
Does Dilantin affect the kidneys?
DILANTIN can cause a type of serious allergic reaction that may affect different parts of the body such as your liver, kidneys, blood, heart, skin or other parts of your body. These can be very serious and cause death.
What happens if you suddenly stop taking Dilantin?
Stopping DILANTIN suddenly can cause serious problems. Stopping a seizure medicine suddenly can cause you to have seizures more often or seizures that will not stop (status epilepticus). Like other antiepileptic drugs, DILANTIN may cause suicidal thoughts or actions in a very small number of people, about 1 in 500.
Is Dilantin a street drug?
Phenytoin is not widely known for its potential as a recreational street drug.
What happens when you stop taking Dilantin?
Does DILANTIN make you sleepy?
Headache, nausea, vomiting, constipation, dizziness, feeling of spinning, drowsiness, trouble sleeping, or nervousness may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
How many mg of Dilantin is in a pill?
1/3 Drug: Dilantin Kapseals Strength: 30 mg Pill Imprint: P-D 365 P-D 365 Color: Pink & White Shape: Capsule-shape
Are there any side effects to stopping Dilantin?
How to use Dilantin 30 Mg Capsule. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor. Seizures may become worse when the drug is suddenly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased. Inform your doctor if your condition does not improve or worsens.
How to get a brand name Dilantin prescription?
Ask your doctor to prescribe brand-name DILANTIN and to indicate “DAW” (Dispense As Written)—or the language used in your state—on all of your DILANTIN prescriptions. Tell the pharmacist that you want brand-name DILANTIN—and be sure to use the DILANTIN Savings Card if eligible.
What kind of seizures do Dilantin tablets treat?
All brands are trademarks of their owners. DILANTIN is a prescription medicine used to treat certain types of seizures called tonic-clonic (grand mal) and psychomotor (temporal lobe) seizures and to prevent and treat seizures that happen during or after brain surgery. Please see Full Prescribing Information and Medication Guide.
