Zarontin (Ethosuximide) and/or alternatives

General Information On Zarontin

Zarontin is a medication used for treating epileptic seizures, especially absence seizures and petit mal seizures in adults as well as children. The drug can be used alone or in combination with other drugs to control epilepsy. The generic name of Zarontin is ethosuximide, and it belongs to the group of anticonvulsants. Zarontin helps control a seizure by affecting the brain chemicals that transmit signals to the nerves and curbing seizures. It is available in the form of both a syrup and capsule.

Side Effects for Zarontin

When you buy Zarontin and start using it, you may initially experience some common side effects such as nausea, indigestion, diarrhea, stomachache, weight loss, fatigue, lightheadedness, lack of concentration, and severe headache. These symptoms may disappear in a few days, but if the problem persists, you must consult your physician. You should also notify him/her if you notice rare but serious side effects like swollen glands, flu like symptoms, easy bruising, bleeding gums, pain and swelling in the joints and muscles, unexplained skin allergies including hives and rashes, and severe chest pain with breathlessness. Using this antiepileptic drug can lead to depression. If this happens, stop using Zarontin and consult your doctor immediately, especially if you experience suicidal thoughts and suffer from violent mood swings or insomnia.

Precautions

You must not buy Zarontin if you have a history of liver or kidney problem, suffer from depression, experience suicidal thoughts, or have any other psychological disorder. Zarontin should not be used if you are pregnant or planning to conceive. Breastfeeding mothers should use this drug only under their doctor’s supervision. Zarontin can make you feel drowsy or dizzy, so avoid performing any activity that requires you to be alert after using this medicine. Stop or reduce your alcohol intake while you are using this antiepileptic drug.

Zarontin Dosage

Zarontin 250mg and Zarontin 500mg capsules are available in the market. For treating epilepsy in small children, Zarontin syrup can be given as per the doctor’s recommendations. However, Zarontin syrup may contain alcohol and sugar, so diabetics and patients suffering from liver disorder should be extremely cautious when using this syrup. Generally, patients between 3 and 6 years of age will be given Zarontin 250mg capsule, which has to be taken once a day with water with or without food. For patients above 6 years of age, doctors may prescribe Zarontin 500mg once daily. After the initial dosage period, the dosage can then be adjusted keeping in mind the patient’s age, medical history, and to treatment. Zarontin may be used in combination with other anti-seizure medication to treat epilepsy.

Interactions

Inform your doctor if you are taking any medication- prescribed or over the counter- herbal medicines and natural supplements before you buy Zarontin, as some drugs can interact negatively with Zarontin. Since this medication can make you drowsy, you must consult your doctor if you are taking antihistamines, alcohol, anti-seizure medications, sedatives, NSAIDs, or muscle relaxants. Use cough and cold medications containing alcohol with caution while using Zarontin.

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