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

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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.

Answered 10/3/2016

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