Treats absence seizures (also called petit mal seizures). This medicine is an anticonvulsant
Brand Names:
Celontin Kapseals
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to methsuximide or similar medicines such as ethosuximide (Zarontin®)
Uses:
Capsule
Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often. Your dose may need to be changed several times in order to find out what works best for you. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.
Never share your medicine with anyone.
If a dose is missed:
If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Storage:
Store the medicine at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. This medicine melts easily, so be especially careful to not put it anywhere that is very hot, such as in a closed car.
Keep all medicine away from children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using other medicine for seizures (such as Depakote®, Dilantin®, Keppra™, Luminal®, Tegretol®).
Warnings:
Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you plan to become pregnant, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or a blood disorder.
Do not stop using this medicine suddenly without asking your doctor. You may need to slowly decrease your dose before stopping it completely.
Your doctor will need to check your blood or urine at regular visits while you are using this medicine. Be sure to keep all appointments.
This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
Fever, chills, sore throat
Increase in number of seizures
Red, swollen, or painful joints
Severe nausea, vomiting, sleepiness
Skin rash, blistering, or peeling, or hives
Sores or white patches in your mouth or throat
Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness
Unusual depression, aggressiveness, confusion, or other changes in behavior
