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Ethosuximide occurs as succinimide anticonvulsant, used principally within absence seizures. These are sold by Pfizer under the title Zarontin®. Adverse Effects
Central Nervous System
Common
drowsiness mental confusion insomnia nervousness headache euphoria ataxia hiccups afflicted concentration irritability hyperactivity loss of taste night terrors Rare
paranoid psychosis increased libido exacerbation of depression Gastrointestinal
dyspepsia vomiting nausea cramps constipation diarrhea tummy pain loss of appetite weight loss gingival hyperplasia swelling of tongue Genitourinary
tiny hematuria vaginal bleeding Hematopoietic
A as a result potty occur by having or even forgoing bone marrow loss: pancytopenia agranulocytosis leukopenia eosinophilia Integumentary
urticaria systemic lupus erythematosus Stevens-Johnson syndrome hirsutism pruritic erythematous rashes

Ocular
myopia Complications
abnormal liver function Drug Interactions
Valproates can either decrease or even increase a levels of zarontin; Nonetheless, combinations of valproates and zarontin got the greater Protective Index than either drug alone.

It will elevate blood serum phenytoin levels.

Zarontin Side Effects and Drug Interactions (ethosuximide)
Extensive information on side effects and drug interactions on this oral anticonvulsant agent with links to dosing, overdose, and patient information.

Ethosuximide - Medline Plus Drug Information
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