A patient has been taking phenytoin (Dilantin) for a seizure disorder. He has recently run out of his medication and has not obtained a refill. What is the patient at risk for developing?
A) Hypotension
B) Migraine headaches
C) Status epilepticus
D) Depression
C
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In a person taking medications for a diagnosed seizure disorder, the most common cause of status epilepticus is abruptly stopping AEDs. Abruptly stopping phenytoin will not cause hypotension. Abruptly stopping phenytoin will not cause migraine headaches. Abruptly stopping phenytoin will not cause depression.
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