Depakote Linked to Increased Risk of Death for Patients with Poststroke Epilepsy: Study
Depakote use is associated with a 40% increased risk of death among poststroke patients who develop epilepsy, according to the findings of a new study.
Tag Archives: Phenytek
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Generic Dilantin Lawsuit Filed Over Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Reaction
A Georgia man has filed a Stevens-Johnson Syndrome lawsuit over generic Dilantin, alleging that he developed the painful and debilitating skin reaction after taking the medication for treatment of a…
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Dilantin Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Lawsuit Filed by Three People
A Stevens-Johnson syndrome lawsuit has been filed in Illinois against the makers of the epilepsy drug Dilantin, by two people who developed the debilitating skin reaction after taking the drug,…
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Side Effects of Dilantin, Tegretol, Other Epilepsy Drugs Linked to Fracture Risk
Epilepsy drugs like Dilantin and Tegretol may be linked to an increased risk of fractures in older patients, according to the findings of a new study.
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Dilantin IV Purple Glove Syndrome Warning Needed: FDA Panel
A panel of drug experts is calling for new warnings about the risk of a rare and debilitating condition known as purple glove syndrome from Dilantin and generic phenytoin intravenous…
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Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Lawsuit Over Generic Dilantin Use Filed
A lawsuit over Stevens-Johnson Syndrome has been filed against Mylan Pharmaceuticals by a Texas man who says that side effects of generic Dilantin caused him to suffer a life-threatening skin…
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Stevens Johnson Syndrome Linked to Dilantin, Phenytek and Cerebyx
The FDA warned Monday that some Asians who carry a certain gene, could face an increased risk of suffering from a severe skin reaction known as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) or…
