Question 1

what is the definition or description of: ethosuximide allergy?

Accepted Answer

Ethosuximide: Ethosuximide  is used in the treatment of absence seizures. Allergic reactions can include difficulty breathing, hives and swelling of face, lips, throat, mouth or tongue.

Question 2

side effect of ethosuximide?

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It can be.: Side effects of Ethosuximide can include dizziness, headache, sleepiness, decreased appetite, diarrhea, GI upset, nausea, vomiting, balance problems, confusion, altered sleep, itch, enlarged gums, hiccups, tongue swelling, change in blood count, allergic reaction, vision changes, & even psychosis, seizure, lupus, suicidal thoughts and behavior, or severe rash.

Question 3

ethosuximide is making me so nauseated. how long can i expect this?

Accepted Answer

Known side effect: Nausea is a known se of this drug. So, if you can't ameliorate this with simple steps (eg varying timing, with food, trial of ginger chews etc.), then discuss with your neurologist and seek alternatives for your seizure disorder.

Question 4

does ethosuximide affect sleep in children?

Accepted Answer

It can: The website noted below lists the following including difficulty with sleeplessness. Psychiatric side effects have included sleep disturbances, night terrors, inability to concentrate, and aggressiveness. Paranoid psychosis, increased libido, and increased state of depression with overt suicidal intentions have been reported rarely.
www.drugs.com/sfx/ethosuximide-side-effects.html.

Question 5

ethosuximide (zorontin) and muscle pain, how are these related?

Accepted Answer

May cause: Muscle cramps can occur with Ethosuximide but it's not very common. Occasionally it can result in an auto immune type disorder so if you have muscle pain and joint pain/rash you should tell your MD. This is a medication used for a type of seizure (sometimes called petit mal or absence) so do not stop it or adjust the dose until you have talked to your Doctor about your muscle symptoms .

Question 6

i am taking zarontin (ethosuximide) and my stomach pains.?

Accepted Answer

Zarontin (ethosuximide): Stomach upset not uncommon, antacids can help, also taking zarontin (ethosuximide) on full stomach helps.

Question 7

is it possible to be vegan while taking ethosuximide (zarontin) for epilepsy?

Accepted Answer

Yes but: the richest source of Vitamin B12 is meat - with no meat in the diet checking your level will be important

Question 8

my 9 yearold son is on ethosuximide 250 mg 1 daily, can i give him aspirin for a fever? he has the flue and has a temp of 101.1 and i don't know what he can take for a fever because of his medication

Accepted Answer

Aspirin : Aspirin is not typically used for children with a fever because it can cause some problems with the liver (reye's syndrome) in rare cases.  Typically, Ibuprofen (advil) or Acetaminophen (tylenol) are used.  Discussing the options with a pharmacist can be helpful, and they can recommend exact dosing based on your childs weight.

Question 9

what can i do for a medicine allergy?

Accepted Answer

Stop taking it: If it is an extreme necessity, and there are no alternatives, and you don&#x27;t know whether this an allergic reaction or an adverse drug reaction (side effect), see an allergist/immunologist for evaluation and possible desensitization to the said drug for treatment of a particular disease episode, good luck

Question 10

what is the best medicine for stubborn allergies?

Accepted Answer

Various Options: Daily steroid or antihistamines nasal sprays (fluticasone, azelastine) are helpful. Determining exactly what you could be sensitized to in order to practice appropriate avoidance measures is also important. If medications and avoidance are not effective or not feasible allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots) could be an option as well. Other meds include Sudafed, Mucinex, (guaifenesin) Afrin, oral antihistamines

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