GENERIC NAME: ETHOTOIN - ORAL (eth-oh-TOE-in)

BRAND NAME(S): Peganone

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USES: This medication is used to treat seizures and epilepsy.

HOW TO USE: Take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs. This medication must be taken as prescribed. Do not stop taking this drug suddenly without consulting your doctor as seizures may occur. It is important to take all doses on time to keep the level of medication in your blood constant. Do this by taking doses at the same time(s) each day. Do not skip doses. While taking this medication, lab tests may be done, especially in the first few months, to check if the drug is working properly.

SIDE EFFECTS: May cause drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision. Use caution performing tasks that require alertness. Other side effects include stomach upset, headache, fatigue or sleep disturbances. These should subside as your body adjusts to the medication. Notify your doctor you develop: seizures, severe nausea and vomiting, joint pain, fever, numbness, sore throat, unusual bleeding or bruising, uncontrolled side-to-side eye movements, tender gums. A serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: Be sure your doctor knows your complete medical history, including: liver disease. Use of alcohol and other sedative type medications can lead to extreme drowsiness. Limit their usage. This drug is not recommended for use during pregnancy since it may cause possible fetal harm. Consult your doctor for more details. Ethotoin passes into breast milk. Breast-feeding is not recommended while using this drug. Consult with your doctor before breast-feeding.