Phenytoin sodium and Partial seizures - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Partial seizures is reported as a side effect among people who take Phenytoin sodium (phenytoin sodium), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 10+ years also take Zolpidem, and have Status epilepticus.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Partial seizures when taking Phenytoin sodium. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 6,740 people who have side effects when taking Phenytoin sodium from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Phenytoin sodium?

Phenytoin sodium has active ingredients of phenytoin sodium. It is often used in epilepsy. eHealthMe is studying from 6,886 Phenytoin sodium users. Check the latest studies of Phenytoin sodium.

What is Partial seizures?

Partial seizures (seizures which affect only a part of the brain at onset) is found to be associated with 478 drugs and 726 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Partial seizures.

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On Aug, 27, 2026

6,740 people reported to have side effects when taking Phenytoin sodium.
Among them, 32 people (0.47%) have Partial seizures.

Could Phenytoin sodium cause Partial seizures?

Among these 32 people:

How long have people been on Phenytoin sodium when they have Partial seizures? *

What is the gender of people who have Partial seizures when taking Phenytoin sodium? *

female: 44.44 %
male: 55.56 %

What is the age of people who have Partial seizures when taking Phenytoin sodium? *

What are other drugs people take besides Phenytoin sodium? *

What are other side effects people have besides Partial seizures? *

Urinary Tract Infection: 7 people, 21.88%
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 7 people, 21.88%
Fever: 6 people, 18.75%
Status Epilepticus (a life-threatening condition in which the brain is in a state of persistent seizure): 6 people, 18.75%
White Blood Cell Count Increased: 5 people, 15.62%
Pseudomonas Infection (pseudomonas infection is caused by a bacterium, pseudomonas aeruginosa): 5 people, 15.62%
Altered State Of Consciousness (altered state of mind): 5 people, 15.62%
Bacterial Infection: 5 people, 15.62%
C-Reactive Protein Increased: 5 people, 15.62%
Convulsions Local (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled of muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly in one of the body parts): 5 people, 15.62%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Status Epilepticus (a life-threatening condition in which the brain is in a state of persistent seizure): 10 people, 31.25%
Depression: 6 people, 18.75%
Back Pain: 5 people, 15.62%
Gastric Hypomotility (less movement of stomach): 5 people, 15.62%
Sleep Disorder: 5 people, 15.62%
Constipation: 5 people, 15.62%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 5 people, 15.62%
Mental Disorder (a psychological term for a mental or behavioural pattern or anomaly that causes distress or disability): 5 people, 15.62%
Gastric Ph Decreased: 5 people, 15.62%
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 1 person, 3.12%

* 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 .
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 Phenytoin sodium) and Phenytoin sodium (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.

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