Ethosuximide
Indication: |
For absence seizures |
Dosage: | Adults
and children (>6 yo): Initially, 250 milligrams (mg) twice a day.
Increase your dose gradually if needed. Max dose is usually not more than
1500 mg a day.
Children up to 6 years of age: 250 mg once a day. Daily max dose is usually not more than 1000 mg a day. |
Special Attention: | Check
with the doctor if:
Currently taking haloperidol (e.g. Haldol) Have blood disease or intermittent porphyria (excretion of large amount of porphyrins in the urine). |
Special Instruction: | If this medicine upsets your stomach, take it with food or milk to reduce irritation. |
Common Side Effects: | Clumsiness or unsteadiness; dizziness; drowsiness; headache; hiccups; loss of appetite; nausea or vomiting; stomach cramps |
Rare Side Effects: | Irritability |
SEE a doctor if : | Muscle pain; skin rash and itching; swollen glands; sore throat; fever; aggressiveness; difficulty in concentration; mental depression; nightmares |
Information here is specific for Ethosuximide
and is meant to be an add-on for Special concern in AED taking