Dilantin and Flatulence - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Flatulence is reported as a side effect among people who take Dilantin (phenytoin sodium), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Neurontin, and have Convulsion.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Flatulence when taking Dilantin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 19,857 people who have side effects when taking Dilantin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Dilantin?

Dilantin has active ingredients of phenytoin sodium. It is often used in epilepsy. eHealthMe is studying from 20,856 Dilantin users. Check the latest studies of Dilantin.

What is Flatulence?

Flatulence (flatus expelled through the anus) is found to be associated with 1,810 drugs and 1,881 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Flatulence.

On Aug, 23, 2025

19,857 people reported to have side effects when taking Dilantin.
Among them, 60 people (0.3%) have Flatulence.

Among these 60 people:

How long have people been on Dilantin when they have Flatulence? *

What is the gender of people who have Flatulence when taking Dilantin? *

female: 55 %
male: 45 %

What is the age of people who have Flatulence when taking Dilantin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Dilantin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Flatulence? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 13 people, 21.67%
Constipation: 13 people, 21.67%
Weakness: 11 people, 18.33%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 11 people, 18.33%
Diarrhea: 11 people, 18.33%
Abdominal Distension: 10 people, 16.67%
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 10 people, 16.67%
Headache (pain in head): 10 people, 16.67%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 9 people, 15.00%
Chest Pain: 8 people, 13.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 10 people, 16.67%
Quit Smoking: 6 people, 10.00%
Pain: 4 people, 6.67%
Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 5.00%
High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 5.00%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 2 people, 3.33%
Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 2 people, 3.33%
Partial Seizures (seizures which affect only a part of the brain at onset): 2 people, 3.33%
Acromegaly (body produces too much growth hormone, leading to excess growth of body tissues): 2 people, 3.33%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2 people, 3.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Akasaka E, Kayo SJ, Nakano H, Ishii N, Hashimoto T, Sawamura D, "Diaminodiphenyl Sulfone-Induced Hemolytic Anemia and Alopecia in a Case of Linear IgA Bullous Dermatosis", Case reports in dermatology, 2014 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on phenytoin sodium (the active ingredients of Dilantin) and Dilantin (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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