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(eth oh SUKS i mide)
U.S. Brand Names
Zarontin®
Canadian Brand Names
Zarontin®
Mexican Brand Names
Fluozoid
Pharmacologic Category
Anticonvulsant, Succinimide
Reasons not to take this medicine
• If you have an allergy to ethosuximide or any other part of this medicine.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
How does it work?
• Ethosuximide calms the brain.
How is it best taken?
• Take this medicine with food.
• A liquid (syrup) is available if you cannot swallow pills.
• Those who have feeding tubes can also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after medicine is given.
What do I do if I miss a dose? (does not apply to patients in the hospital)
• Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule.
• Do not take a double dose or extra doses.
• Do not change dose or stop medicine. This could cause seizures. Talk with healthcare provider.
What should I monitor?
• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?
• Check blood work (liver, kidney, blood function). Talk with healthcare provider.
How should I store this medicine?
• Store at room temperature.
• Protect capsules from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or kitchen.
• Protect liquid (solution) from light.
General statements
• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.
• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
• Most medicines can be thrown away in household trash after mixing with coffee grounds or kitty litter and sealing in a plastic bag.
• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.
• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.
Created: 2006-10-13 12:28:11.0
Modified: 2010-03-19 14:44:48.0
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Are there any adults out there that is taking Ethosuximide 250gm. If so can you inform me how you're getting along with it. I have just taken my first tablet, to tell you te truth am terrified of the side effects. I really want to know if anyone has suffered side effects and how long do they last. I do acknowledge that everyone can be affected differently but i think its a fair point to start these comments going. I look forward to hearing from someone.