Zonisep
Zonisep Products are primarily used for
Epilepsy/Seizures
About Zonisep Products
Zonisep Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Zonisep are Dizziness, Drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Decreased appetite, Abdominal pain, Weight loss.
How Zonisep Products work
Zonisamide is an antiepileptic medication. It prevents seizures in patients with epilepsy by suppressing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Patient Concerns about Zonisep Products
Frequently asked questions about Zonisep Products
Frequently asked questions about Zonisamide
Q. What happens if I stop taking Zonisep 100 Capsule?
Do not stop taking Zonisep 100 Capsule without talking to your doctor. Stopping Zonisep 100 Capsule suddenly may cause serious problems, including seizures that will not stop.
Q. My friend, who was on Zonisep 100 Capsule, developed severe muscle pain with fever. What could this be due to?
Severe muscle pain or weakness, with or without fever, could be due to Zonisep 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 Zonisep 100 Capsule.
Q. What are the effects of Zonisep 100 Capsule in children?
Zonisep 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 Zonisep 100 Capsule in children is decreased sweating with fever. This affects children but not adults and is more common in summers.
Q. I have been taking Zonisep 100 Capsule for epilepsy since a month, but now I feel that my life has come to an end and sometimes I want to harm myself. Is it because of the medicine? What should I do?
Though uncommon, Zonisep 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 Zonisep 100 Capsule. We recommend that you take the help of your friend or relative to go to the hospital.
Q. Does Zonisep 100 Capsule cause weight loss?
Yes, Zonisep 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 Zonisep 100 Capsule after consulting your doctor. Weight loss may be more serious in children, so be cautious and keep monitoring the weight.
Q. Does Zonisep 100 Capsule affect the working of birth control pills?
No, Zonisep 100 Capsule does not interfere with the working of birth control pills.
Q. Does Zonisep 100 Capsule have any effect on kidneys?
Yes, if you are at a risk of developing kidney stones, taking Zonisep 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.
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