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Zarontin - Ethosuximide - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

May cause drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision.
Use caution performing tasks that require alertness.
Other side effects include stomach upset, loss of appetite, headache, or hiccups.
These should subside as your body adjusts to the medication.
Notify your doctor if the following effects occur.

Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.
Do not store in the bathroom.
Do not freeze liquid forms of this medication.

Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of.

Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs.
Take this medication as prescribed.
Do not stop taking this drug suddenly without consulting your doctor as seizures may occur.
It is important to take all doses on time to keep the level of medication in your blood constant.
Do this by taking doses at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night.
While taking this medication, lab tests may be done, especially in the first few months, to check if the drug is working properly.

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include nausea and vomiting.

If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is within 4 hours of the next dose, instead, skip missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

It is recommended to wear or carry medication identification indicating you are taking this drug.