Zonimid

Do not stop taking Zonimid 100 Capsule without talking to your doctor. Stopping Zonimid 100 Capsule suddenly may cause serious problems, including seizures that will not stop.

Severe muscle pain or weakness, with or without fever, could be due to Zonimid 100 Capsule. Consult your doctor immediately. The doctor may suggest some blood tests to check your levels of serum creatine phosphokinase and aldolase enzymes. Elevated levels of these enzymes may prompt the doctor to discontinue Zonimid 100 Capsule.

Zonimid 100 Capsule works well in children and is well tolerated by most of them. The common side effects in children include problems with thinking or behavior, followed by stomach upset. One dangerous side effect of Zonimid 100 Capsule in children is decreased sweating with fever. This affects children but not adults and is more common in summers.

Though uncommon, Zonimid 100 Capsule may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior. Sometimes, it can also be due to the disease itself. You should immediately consult your doctor who will consider discontinuing Zonimid 100 Capsule. We recommend that you take the help of your friend or relative to go to the hospital.

Yes, Zonimid 100 Capsule may cause weight loss. If you lose weight, consult a dietician for dietary supplement or try to increase your food portions. In case you lose a lot of weight, consider discontinuing Zonimid 100 Capsule after consulting your doctor. Weight loss may be more serious in children, so be cautious and keep monitoring the weight.

No, Zonimid 100 Capsule does not interfere with the working of birth control pills.

Yes, if you are at a risk of developing kidney stones, taking Zonimid 100 Capsule may increase that risk. Stones can lead to further kidney damage. The symptoms of kidney stones include severe sharp pain in lower abdomen or back pain. Increase your fluid intake which can reduce the risk of kidney stones. Consult your doctor if you get any such symptoms.