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Have you been Harmed by Dilantin?

What is Dilantin?

Dilantin is an anticonvulsant medication used to treat epilepsy. Dilantin works by slowing down impulses in the brain that cause seizures.

Dilantin may not be used to treat all forms of epilepsy. Dilantin is indicated for treating grand mal, psychomotor and temporal lobe seizures as well as the prevention and treatment of seizure that occur during or following neurosurgery.Dilantin is manufactured by pharma giant Pfizer was approved for use in the United States in 2001.

Dangers of Dilantin

The most common side effects associated with the use of Dilantin effect the central nervous system. The common adverse effects include:

  • Nystagmus
  • Ataxia
  • Slurred speech
  • Decreased coordination
  • Dizziness
  • Insomnia
  • Transient nervousness
  • Motor twitching
  • Headaches
  • Mental confusion

Dilantin has also been linked to gastrointestinal problems like nausea, vomiting, constipation, toxic hepatitis, and liver damage.

Dilantin has many detrimental side effects, but perhaps the most dangerous and debilitating adverse side effect associated with the use is Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS). Stevens Johnson Syndrome is an extremely dangerous skin disease that causes its victims to develop severe rashes, skin peeling, and sores on mucous membranes. Stevens Johnson Syndrome has been shown to be fatal in some instances.

Dilantin and Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS)

A diagnosis of Stevens Johnson Syndrome is usually made when the characteristic rash appears 1 to 3 weeks following exposure to a known stimulus like Dilantin and the rash cannot be explained by any other diagnosis. Treatment of Stevens Johnson Syndrome depends on the suspects the suspected source of the allergic reaction. In cases where the suspected stimulus is believed to be Dilantin or another drug, the medication should be discontinued immediately.

The goal of treating Stevens Johnson Syndrome is to first control the underlying cause or causes of the illness, followed by preventing the spread of the infection and treating the symptoms associated with SJS.

Severe SJS Symptoms may require the following treatments:

  • Systemic corticosteroid to control inflammation connected to the disease
  • Antibiotic treatment to control secondary skin infections
  • Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) can be used to stop the process
  • Hospitalization in an intensive or burn care unit may be required in order to treat severe cases of Stevens Johnson Syndrome

Dilantin Lawsuits and Legal Assistance

The Dilantin lawyers at Reich & Binstock LLP are dedicated to helping those who have been injured as a result of taking Dilantin. Our dangerous drug lawyers have a proven track record in pharmaceutical litigation.
Our experienced team of Dilantin attorneys and legal professionals have been helping injury injury victims for over 25 years. Through hard work and dedication we believe we can assure our clients that justice will be served.

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Stevens Johnson Syndrome after taking Dilantin our Dilantin attorneys can help. Contact us today for a free initial consultation with a Dilantin lawyer who can advise you of your legal rights and help determine whether filing a Dilantin lawsuit is the correct choice for you or your loved one.