My mother recently had a stroke and was put on Dilantin (phenytoin) to prevent seizures. I've heard Dilantin can interfere with coordination and the ability to think clearly. Is there an alternative drug?
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D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010672:Phenytoin / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012640:Seizures / Q000517:prevention & control*; D020521:Stroke / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000927:Anticonvulsants; D010672:Phenytoin