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Which clinical manifestation is a typical reaction to long-term phenytoin sodium therapy?

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A common reaction to long-term phenytoin sodium therapy is the unwanted overgrowth of gingival tissue. Sometimes, careful attention to oral hygiene can help with this side effect, but in extreme cases, surgery is required to remove the excess tissue.
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