Poisoning from an overdose of Dilantin.

Expectations (prognosis)

Mild overdose:

You must seek medical care, but supportive therapy only may be sufficient.

Moderate overdose:

You must seek medical care. Recovery is usually within 24 to 48 hours with proper treatment.

Severe overdose:

If unable to arouse the patient and

vital signs (temperature, pulse , rate of breathing, blood pressure ) are abnormal, more aggressive treatments will be necessary. 3 to 5 days may be required before the patient recovers consciousness. The fatality rate is less than 5% with proper treatment.