Fenfluramine

Written By Dr. Anuj Saini

Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma

Last updated 18 Nov 2024 | 11:57 AM (UTC)

Fenfluramine Uses

Fenfluramine is used in seizures.

How Fenfluramine works

Fenfluramine helps reduce seizures by affecting serotonin, a chemical in the brain that controls nerve activity. It increases serotonin levels and activates certain receptors (like 5-HT2C) that calm overactive nerves, making seizures less frequent and severe. This makes it helpful for hard-to-treat conditions like Dravet Syndrome, where other treatments may not work well.

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Expert advice for Fenfluramine

Always take fenfluramine before meals.
You will be regularly monitored for blood pressure while taking fenfluramine if you have high blood pressure.
Exercise caution if you have history of mental disorders.
Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Do not take if allergic to fenfluramine or any of its ingredients.
Do not take if suffering with severe hypertension and irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias).
Do not take if having problems with drug or alcohol abuse, heart disease, or glaucoma (a condition that causes damage to your eye's optic nerve and gets worse over time).