Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

No, Phenobarbital + Phenytoin does not cause seizures at regular doses. It may occur if this drug is stopped suddenly after taking it for longer duration in high doses due to its withdrawal from the body.

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Phenobarbital + Phenytoin is a brand name of phenobarbital (Phenobarbitone) and it comes in form of a tablet, injection, syrup, and oral drops. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs known as barbiturates (sedative & hypnotic). It is used mainly for the treatment of seizures and epilepsy. It is also used for the treatment of insomnia (sleeplessness). It is used off-label in the management of hyperbilirubinemia (high levels of bilirubin in the blood).

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Long-term use of Phenobarbital + Phenytoin might result in psychological and physiological dependence (addiction). Hence its long-term use should be avoided.

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

No, Phenobarbital + Phenytoin does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. Hence, there is no direct association between weight gain and Phenobarbital + Phenytoin till now.

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Phenobarbital + Phenytoin contains phenobarbitone which is a sedative & hypnotic agent. It is presumed that Phenobarbital + Phenytoin works by suppressing the abnormal activity of nerve cells in the brain through an increase in the activity of a chemical messenger known as GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid). It also induces drowsiness or sedation by depressing some parts of the brain such as sensory and motor cortex.