Dilantin Injury Lawyers

Please Note: CSS Firm is no longer accepting or investigating new Dilantin-related claims at this time. This article is for educational purposes only.

Studies show that this popular antiepileptic drug, Dilantin, is directly linked to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TENS). Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TENS) are unfortunate and terrible reactions that can develop into life-threatening skin diseases. The reaction causes skin rashes, peeling, sores, and open wounds. Other symptoms include swelling on your face; red or purple skin rash; skin pain; swelling of your tongue; peeling or shedding of your skin; hives; flu symptoms, and/or permanent eye problems.

If you or a loved one suffered harm after taking this medication, a Dilatin injury lawyer could help. Reach out to a skilled defective drug attorney right away to learn what we could do for you.

What is Dilantin?

Pfizer manufactures Dilantin which is a type of drug commonly used for treating seizures. Dilantin is also known as phenytoin sodium (generic) and a number of other drug companies make this form of Dilantin. Medications that are within both Dilantin and phenytoin families are Dilantin Infatabs; Dilantin Kapseals; Dilantin-125; Cerebyx; Fosphenytoin; Phenytek; and Phenytoin Sodium. AboveĀ are some common pictures of the various forms Dilantin and its generic equivalents are sold in.

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Dilantin Side Effects

Other side effects of Dilantin include slurred speech; mental confusion; insomnia; slowed coordination; nausea; nervousness; headaches; motor twitching; liver damage; hypersensitivity; toxic hepatitis; constipation; and vomiting.

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Dilantin

It is extremely important that someone with symptoms of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TENS) seek emergency medical attention immediately. Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TENS) is often a deadly condition and therefore the earlier the disease is discovered, the better chance doctors have to address it.

Attorneys at Childers, Schlueter & Smith, LLC continue to investigate and accept cases of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TENS) that are related to Dilantin and other drugs currently on the market. Our SJS Lawyers have filed dozens of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome lawsuits in the last few years alone and handle cases all over the United States.

Contact a Dilatin Injury Attorney Today

If you have experienced symptoms or has been diagnosed with Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TENS) due to the ingestion of a medication, you may want to contact our Dilatin injury lawyers as soon as possible.

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