A patient develops urticaria and pruritus 5 days after beginning phenytoin for treatment of seizures.Which type of reaction is the patient most likely experiencing?

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This is considered a mild adverse reaction, as urticaria (hives) and pruritus (itching) are common mild allergic reactions to medications like phenytoin, rather than symptoms of overdose, toxicity, or anaphylaxis.

A Patient Develops Urticaria and Pruritus 5 Days After Beginning