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EspañolMysoline overview
BRAND NAMES:
Mysoline, Primidone
Generic Names:
Primidone
Uses:
Treats seizure disorders.
Therapeutic Classes:
Anticonvulsant
Forms:
Liquid, Tablet
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What is Mysoline used for?
Mysoline is an antiepileptic drug used to control seizures. It works by controlling the abnormal electrical activity in the brain that occurs during a seizure.
What form(s) does Mysoline come in
Liquid
Tablet
What are common Mysoline doses?
Tablet 50MG
Tablet 250MG
Common Mysoline prescriptions
Mysoline
250mg tabletMysoline
50mg tablet
How to take Mysoline
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you. .
Shake the oral liquid well just before each dose. Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.
Plan your doses so they are evenly spaced during the day. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about when to take this medicine.
This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not freeze.
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you. .
This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not freeze.
Plan your doses so they are evenly spaced during the day. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about when to take this medicine.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Shake the oral liquid well just before each dose. Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.
Mysoline contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to primidone or phenobarbital or if you have porphyria.
Mysoline warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or if you have kidney disease or a history of depression.
Mothers who are breastfeeding: The medicine will be in your breast milk. Stop breastfeeding if your baby becomes unusually tired or sleepy.
This medicine can increase depression and thoughts of suicide. Tell your doctor right away if you start to feel more depressed or have thoughts about hurting yourself.
Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
Mysoline interactions
Tell your doctor if you are also taking birth control pills.
Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol.
This medicine can increase depression and thoughts of suicide. Tell your doctor right away if you start to feel more depressed or have thoughts about hurting yourself.
This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Mysoline side effects
Serious Side Effects
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Severe dizziness, sleepiness, or trouble walking
Thoughts of hurting yourself, depression, unusual changes in behavior
Less Serious Side Effects
Weakness, clumsiness
Dizziness