Primidone Drug Information

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Primidone is a prescribed medicine approved for treating grand mal and partial seizures. This eMedTV article explains how primidone works to treat these types of epileptic seizures and also provides information on side effects and dosing guidelines.

The most common side effects of primidone include coordination problems and spinning sensations. This eMedTV selection provides a detailed list of side effects that can occur while taking this medication, including statistics on how often they occur.

Primidone is used for treating certain epileptic seizures (grand mal and partial) in adults and children. This eMedTV Web page explains how primidone works to treat these conditions and describes some off-label primidone uses.

Several factors may affect your primidone dosage, such as your age and other medications you're taking. This eMedTV resource discusses primidone dosing guidelines, including detailed information on when and how to take the medication.

When alcohol, barbiturates, or sleep medications are taken with primidone, drug interactions can occur. This eMedTV article discusses these and other drug interactions with primidone, including some of the possible side effects that can occur.

Be sure to see how primidone affects you before driving or operating machinery. This eMedTV page covers several precautions and warnings with primidone, including what to tell your doctor prior to taking the drug and who should not take primidone.

Difficulty breathing, sweating, and a rapid heart rate are a few possible symptoms of a primidone overdose. This eMedTV resource explains the factors that may affect a primidone overdose and provides information on available treatment options.

Primidone is classified as a pregnancy Category D drug, meaning it is probably not safe during pregnancy. This eMedTV page provides an overview of primidone and pregnancy, noting the possible problems the medication can cause (such as birth defects).

Primidone does pass through breast milk in women. This selection from the eMedTV Web site explains the side effects to watch out for if you are taking primidone and breastfeeding at the same time (such as developmental delays and weight loss).

Stopping primidone too quickly can lead to seizures or other symptoms of primidone withdrawal. This eMedTV Web page offers detailed information on when primidone withdrawal symptoms may occur and explains what your doctor may recommend.

This eMedTV segment explains that if you develop bothersome side effects or if your seizures are not under control with primidone, alternatives are available. Some primidone alternatives include other seizure medicines, surgery, or a special diet.