Zonegran Drug Information

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Zonegran is a prescription medicine that is used to control partial seizures. This article from the eMedTV Web site offers an in-depth look at the drug, including information on its uses, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.

Common side effects of Zonegran include headaches, nausea, and drowsiness, among others. This eMedTV segment provides a detailed list of common and uncommon Zonegran side effects, including the ones requiring immediate medical attention.

Weight loss is a common side effect of Zonegran. This eMedTV selection offers a discussion on Zonegran and weight loss, with statistics on how frequently this side effect occurs and what to do if you notice weight loss while taking this drug.

Occurring in up to 2 percent of patients in studies, dry mouth is a possible side effect of Zonegran. This eMedTV article further discusses Zonegran and dry mouth, including tips on how to relieve this common side effect.

Zonegran is used for controlling partial seizures in people with epilepsy. This eMedTV selection gives an overview of Zonegran uses, including information on "off-label" uses for the drug, such as treating other types of seizures.

As this eMedTV article explains, the recommended starting Zonegran dosage for partial seizures is 100 mg, taken once daily for the first two weeks. This article discusses Zonegran dosing in detail, with tips on when and how to take the medication.

Luminal, Mysoline, and Epitol are a few of the drugs that can interact with Zonegran. This eMedTV segment features a list of other Zonegran drug interactions, with information on the negative effects that can occur as a result.

As with all seizure medications, Zonegran should not be stopped suddenly. This segment of the eMedTV Web site presents several Zonegran warnings and precautions, including detailed information on who should avoid the drug.

Symptoms of a Zonegran overdose include difficulty breathing, slow heart rate, and low blood pressure. This eMedTV segment discusses the effects of a Zonegran overdose and explains some of the treatment options that are available.

Zonegran is considered a pregnancy Category C medication by the FDA. This eMedTV resource offers a detailed look at Zonegran and pregnancy, including the results of studies that looked at the effects of the drug in pregnant animals.

This eMedTV Web page takes a look at the results of research studies on Zonegran and breastfeeding. It explains that while the drug passes through breast milk in women, it is not known if this causes negative effects in nursing infants.

Generic Zonegran is currently available in three strengths. This selection from the eMedTV Web site takes a closer look at generic Zonegran, including information on how the generic version of the drug compares to the brand-name version.

Suddenly stopping Zonegran can increase your risk of seizures. This selection from the eMedTV archives gives an overview of Zonegran withdrawal, including ways to reduce your risk of seizures and other withdrawal symptoms.

Drugs that are used as an alternative to Zonegran include Lyrica, Dilantin, and Lamictal. This eMedTV Web page talks about these and other Zonegran alternatives, including an explanation of when they might become necessary.