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Zonisamide

Zonisamide

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Constipation
Diarrhea
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Balance problems
Confusion
Heartburn
Fatigue
Difficulty concentrating
Dizziness
Nausea
Feeling anxious
Headache
Irritability
Sleepiness
Nystagmus
Paresthesia
Loss of appetite
Agitation
Jerking eye movements
Double vision
Memory problems
Abnormal sense of taste
Numbness or tingling
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Unintentional weight loss
Reduced appetite
Decreased taste

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