Zarontin Drug Information

• Zarontin

Zarontin is a medication used to treat certain epileptic seizures called absence seizures. This eMedTV article discusses Zarontin in more detail, including information on how it works, possible side effects, and tips on when and how to take the drug.

• Zarontin Side Effects

Nausea, a loss of appetite, and weight loss are a few of the more common side effects seen with Zarontin. This eMedTV segment also explores some of the more serious Zarontin side effects that you should report to your healthcare provider right away.

• Zarontin Uses

Zarontin uses include treating complex and simple absence seizures in adults and children. This eMedTV resource provides information on the types of seizures that the drug can be used to treat, and discusses Zarontin use in children.

• Zarontin Dosage

The recommended starting Zarontin dosage for adults and children (age six and older) is 250 mg twice daily. This eMedTV page also discusses Zarontin dosing guidelines for children younger than six years old, and offers tips on taking the medication.

• Zarontin Drug Interactions

Certain antibiotics and seizure medications can cause drug interactions with Zarontin. This eMedTV page describes how these and other Zarontin drug interactions can alter the levels of some drugs in your blood and increase your risk of side effects.

• Zarontin Warnings and Precautions

Zarontin has been reported to cause lupus and can make liver or kidney problems worse. This eMedTV segment lists other Zarontin warnings and precautions, such as the safety of stopping the drug suddenly or taking it while pregnant or breastfeeding.

• Zarontin Overdose

This eMedTV resource covers some of the symptoms of a Zarontin overdose (such as difficulty breathing and vomiting). This page also describes some of the treatment options that are available for a recent overdose or an overdose that was not recent.

• Zarontin and Pregnancy

It may not be safe to take Zarontin during pregnancy. This eMedTV article explores Zarontin and pregnancy, explaining how the FDA has classified Zarontin as a pregnancy Category C medicine and outlining some of the complications Zarontin may cause.

• Zarontin and Breastfeeding

Zarontin does pass through breast milk in women. This portion of the eMedTV archives explains what to do if you are taking Zarontin and breastfeeding at the same time, and why many healthcare providers consider the drug to be safe when nursing.

• Generic Zarontin

Generic Zarontin, which comes in both capsule and syrup form, is made by several companies. This eMedTV resource highlights the available strengths of the generic drug and explains why generic forms of Zarontin are as good as the brand-name version.

• Zarontin Withdrawal

Zarontin can increase your risk of seizures if you suddenly stop taking the medication. This page from the eMedTV Web site explains the symptoms of a Zarontin withdrawal in more detail and describes how your doctor may recommend stopping the drug.