What is the most important information I should know about ethosuximide?
Do not stop taking this medication even if you feel better. It is important to continue taking
ethosuximide to prevent seizures from recurring.
Do not change the brand, generic formulation, or dosage of this medication without first talking
to your doctor.
Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication. Alcohol can cause deep
sedation or
sleepiness when taken with ethosuximide.
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities.
Ethosuximide may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid
these activities.
Carry or wear a medical identification tag to let others know that you are taking this medicine in
the case of an emergency.
What is ethosuximide?
Ethosuximide is a drug used to control seizures. It works by slowing down impulses in the brain
that cause seizures.
Ethosuximide is used to treat absence or "petit mal" seizures.
Ethosuximide may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking ethosuximide?
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have
You may not be able to take ethosuximide, or you may require a dosage
adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have either of the conditions listed above.
Ethosuximide may cause serious blood problems. Notify your doctor immediately if you
develop any of the following symptoms, which may be early signs of potential blood problems:
fever,
sore throat, rash,
sores in the mouth, easy bruising, or red or purple bruising.
It is not known whether ethosuximide will be harmful to an unborn baby.
Do not take ethosuximide without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become
pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether ethosuximide passes into breast milk. Do not
take ethosuximide without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
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