Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome Foundation
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TAKE CONTROL TODAYPhenytek (extended-release phenytoin) is indicated for use as an anticonvulsant drug in people of all ages. Evidence supporting efficacy of phenytoin as an anticonvulsant was derived from active drug-controlled studies that enrolled patients with the following seizure types:
Phenytoin is best used for partial-onset seizures. It generally is not effective against generalized-onset absence seizures or infantile spasms.
Phenytoin has limited value in clonic, myoclonic, and atonic seizures and in the Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. It may control the tonic-clonic component of the syndrome.
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