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What Causes Shortness Of Breath While On Dilantin?

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Posted on Fri, 23 Oct 2015
Question: The side effect, shortness of breath, from Dilantin; is it in the chest or throat
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Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Difficulty breathing, speaking and swallowing (problem in the throat)

Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.

Thank you for writing to us.

I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. The side effect shortness of breath from dilantin use is in the throat (which is why there could be difficulty in breathing, speaking and/or swallowing as well) ma'am.

I hope that helps. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.

Best wishes.
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What Causes Shortness Of Breath While On Dilantin?

Brief Answer: Difficulty breathing, speaking and swallowing (problem in the throat) Detailed Answer: Hello ma'am and welcome. Thank you for writing to us. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. The side effect shortness of breath from dilantin use is in the throat (which is why there could be difficulty in breathing, speaking and/or swallowing as well) ma'am. I hope that helps. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help. Best wishes.