Epiad
Epiad Products are primarily used for
Epilepsy, Epilepsy/Seizures, Anesthesia
About Epiad Products
Epiad Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Epiad are Drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting, Vertigo, Low energy, Impaired coordination, Visual impairment, Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement), Headache, Dizziness.
How Epiad Products work
Primidone controls seizures or fits by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Patient Concerns about Epiad Products
Frequently asked questions about Epiad Products
Frequently asked questions about Primidone
Q. Is Epiad 50mg Tablet habit forming?
Yes, if you use Epiad 50mg Tablet for a long time, you may become dependent on it. Moreover, stopping the medicine suddenly may also lead to withdrawal symptoms. Therefore, you must inform your doctor before stopping the Epiad 50mg Tablet.
Q. Can I stop taking Epiad 50mg Tablet?
Do not stop taking Epiad 50mg Tablet even if you are feeling well, unless your doctor advises so. Suddenly stopping Epiad 50mg Tablet may cause unwanted effects commonly known as withdrawal symptoms. To prevent this, the dose of Epiad 50mg Tablet needs to be reduced gradually before completely stopping it.
Q. What should I tell my doctor before taking this medicine?
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines including medicines for epilepsy or seizures, medicines used to thin your blood (e.g., warfarin), birth control pills, medicines to control bacterial infection (e.g., chloramphenicol, metronidazole, and doxycycline), medicines to control viral infection (e.g., nelfinavir), and asthma medicines (e.g., theophylline and montelukast), etc. Also, inform your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. Further, you should tell the doctor if you have ever had liver problems, kidney problems, lung problems, or porphyria (a rare blood pigment disorder).
Q. What should I avoid while taking Epiad 50mg Tablet?
If Epiad 50mg Tablet makes you feel sleepy, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery. Alcohol consumption should be avoided since taking both together may cause excessive sleepiness. You should avoid getting pregnant since Epiad 50mg Tablet is associated with an increased risk of abnormalities in babies.
Q. What are the serious side effects of using Epiad 50mg Tablet? How can I check for these side effects?
Severe allergic reactions, skin reactions, abnormalities in blood cells, and worsening of seizures are some of the serious side effects of Epiad 50mg Tablet. Severe allergic reactions may result in difficulty in breathing, swelling of the lips, tongue, face, or hives. Skin reactions may cause redness, pain, ulcers, blisters, shedding the outer layer of skin. If you have an abnormality of the blood cells, your skin may appear pale. Additionally you may suffer from abnormal bleeding or frequent bruising, fever, or sore throat.
Q. Can Epiad 50mg Tablet cause headache?
Though headache is not a very common side effect of Epiad 50mg Tablet, it can occur in a few patients.
Q. Does Epiad 50mg Tablet affect blood pressure?
No, Epiad 50mg Tablet does not have any effect on blood pressure.
Q. Can I take Epiad 50mg Tablet and propranolol together?
While taking propranolol and Epiad 50mg Tablet together, your blood pressure should be monitored as Epiad 50mg Tablet may interfere with working of propranolol. Your doctor may modify your dose if needed.
Q. How should I store this medicine?
Keep it in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 25°C. Do not leave it on a windowsill or in the car on hot days. Keep it out of reach of children.
Products for Epiad
Epiad 50mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹99
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Epiad 25mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹75
Not Available
Epiad 12.5mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹66
Not Available