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Complications of long-term phenytoin use

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Adelein Marx, Mark W Sonderup

Abstract


Phenytoin is a commonly used anti-epileptic drug. Its major short-term toxicities are usually well recognized however its potential long-term adverse effects are not widely appreciated.

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Adelein Marx, Groote Schuur Hospital

Mark W Sonderup, University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital

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Continuing Medical Education 2010;28(9):442.

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Date submitted: 2010-06-07
Date published: 2010-10-11

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