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Drug Uses
Dilantin is indicated for treatment of certain types of seizures. It can also be used for other situations as recommended by your therapeutist.
How Taken
Use Dilantin as directed by your therapeutist. To avoid stomach upset take Dilantin with food intake. Take each dosage at the same time with respect to meals. Take Dilantin with a full glass of water unless ordered otherwise. These pills can either be chewed thoroughly before being swallowed or swallowed whole.
More Information
Dilantin can cause dormancy, giddiness, or blurred vision. These effects may worsen if Dilantin is taken with alcohol or certain other medications. Take Dilantin with attension. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you respond to this medication. If your symptoms do not improve or if they worsen, call your doctor. This medicine should be used only by the patient for whom it has been recommended. Don't take less or more or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
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