Zonegran Information
Zonegran (Zonisamide) helps reduce the frequency of partial epileptic seizures, a form of epilepsy in which neural disturbances are limited to a specific region of the brain and the victim remains conscious throughout the attack. The drug is used in combination with other anti-seizure medications, not by itself. Do not stop taking Zonegran (Zonisamide) on your own. If the doctor decides to discontinue Zonegran (Zonisamide) , he will tell you how to taper off slowly. Abrupt discontinuation of Zonegran (Zonisamide) can cause seizures.
Special warnings about Zonegran (Zonisamide) If you develop a rash while taking Zonegran (Zonisamide) , call your physician immediately. It could be a sign of an allergic reaction. Zonegran (Zonisamide) may cause drowsiness. Do not drive a car or operate dangerous machinery until you know how the drug affects you. People who take Zonegran (Zonisamide) are prone to develop kidney stones. To reduce the risk of stone formation, be sure to drink plenty of fluids. Call your doctor immediately if you develop symptoms of kidney stones such as back pain, abdominal pain, painful urination, or blood in the urine. Call your doctor if you start to bruise easily or develop a fever, a sore throat, or blisters in the mouth. These could be signs of anemia or other blood problems that Zonegran (Zonisamide) has been known to trigger in very rare cases. Contact your doctor immediately if you develop severe muscle pain or weakness. Contact your doctor immediately if your seizures worsen. Zonegran (Zonisamide) may interfere with a child's ability to perspire and control body temperature, leading to a medical emergency. Zonegran (Zonisamide) is not approved for use in children under 16. Possible food and drug interactions when taking Zonegran (Zonisamide) If Zonegran (Zonisamide) is taken with certain other drugs, the effects either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Zonegran (Zonisamide) with the following: Carbamazepine (Tegretol) Phenobarbital Phenytoin (Dilantin) Valproate (Depakote).
Zonegran Side Effects
Special warnings about Zonegran
If you develop a rash while taking Zonegran, call your physician immediately. It could be a sign of an allergic reaction.
Zonegran may cause drowsiness. Do not drive a car or operate dangerous machinery until you know how the drug affects you.
People who take Zonegran are prone to develop kidney stones. To reduce the risk of stone formation, be sure to drink plenty of fluids. Call your doctor immediately if you develop symptoms of kidney stones such as back pain, abdominal pain, painful urination, or blood in the urine.
Call your doctor if you start to bruise easily or develop a fever, a sore throat, or blisters in the mouth. These could be signs of anemia or other blood problems that Zonegran has been known to trigger in very rare cases.
Contact your doctor immediately if you develop severe muscle pain or weakness.
Contact your doctor immediately if your seizures worsen.
Zonegran may interfere with a child's ability to perspire and control body temperature, leading to a medical emergency. Zonegran is not approved for use in children under 16.
Possible food and drug interactions when taking Zonegran
If Zonegran is taken with certain other drugs, the effects if either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Zonegran with the following:
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Phenobarbital
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Valproate (Depakote)