Zarontin (Ethosuximide)

Zarontin Information:

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Zarontin (Ethosuximide) is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat absence seizures in adults and children with epilepsy. Zarontin is an anti-epileptic medication, also called an anticonvulsant. Zarontin works by controlling the abnormal electrical activity in the brain that occurs during a seizure.

Zarontin from Canada

Canada Drugs Online is currently offering the brand Zarontin from Canada by Erfa, New Zealand & the United Kingdom by Pfizer. The generic version is not available.

CanadaDrugsOnline.com also carries other Antiepileptic medications such as Depakote and Keppra.

Zarontin Side Effects:

Common side effects of Zarontin may include:
• Diarrhea;
• Dizziness;
• Headache;
• Hiccups;
• Loss of appetite;
• Nausea;
• Stomach pain;
• Swelling in your tongue or gums;
• Trouble concentrating or feeling tired;
• Upset stomach;
• Weight loss

Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor, such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.

Call your doctor at once if you have any serious side effects such as:
• Chest Pain, new or worsening cough, breathing issues;
• Easy bruising or bleeding;
• Extreme fear, hallucinations;
• Fever, chills, flu symptoms, sore throat;
• Jaundice (yellowing in skin or eyes);
• Lupus-like syndrome, Joint pain or swelling with fever;
• Muscle weakness;
• Patchy skin color;
• Severe tingling or numbness;
• Signs of inflammation in the body (swollen glands);
• Unusual thoughts or behavior;
• Worsening Seizures;
• Vomiting

Zarontin Directions:

Do not stop using Zarontin suddenly, even if you feel fine. Stopping suddenly may cause increased seizures. Follow your doctor's instructions about tapering the dose. Use Zarontin regularly to get the most benefit. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely. Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not allow liquid medicine to freeze. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Zarontin Precautions:

Do not take Zarontin if you are allergic to it and its ingredients and if you are allergic to other seizure medications. Before you take Zarontin inform your doctor of your medical history if you have:
• History of depression, mood issues, or suicidal thoughts or actions;
• Kidney disease;
• Liver disease;
• Lupus

Wear a medical alert tag or carry an ID card stating that you take Zarontin. Any medical care provider who treats you should know that you take seizure medication. Do not stop using Zarontin suddenly. Stopping suddenly may cause increased seizures. This medication may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. Tell your doctor about all your current seizure medications and any you start or stop using. Taking Zarontin with other drugs that make you dizzy or sleepy can worsen this effect. Ask your doctor before taking Zarontin with a sleeping pill, narcotic pain medicine, muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures. Other drugs may interact with Zarontin, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stopped. Follow your doctor's instructions about taking seizure medication if you are pregnant. Do not start or stop taking this medicine without your doctor's advice, and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Zarontin may cause harm to an unborn baby, but having a seizure during pregnancy could harm both mother and baby. The benefit of preventing seizures may outweigh any risks to the baby. Zarontin can pass into breast milk; inform your physician if you are breast feeding.