A patient was on antiepileptics. Hirsutism, coarsening of facial features, gingival hyperophy is noted in the patient. The epileptic could be
High-Yield Explanation
Long-term use of phenytoin is associated with untoward cosmetic effects (e.g., hirsutism, coarsening of facial features, gingival hyperophy) and effects on bone metabolism. Due to these side effects, phenytoin is often avoided in young patients who are likely to require the drug for many years.Ref: Harrison 19e 2552