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Primidone (generic Mysoline)
What is primidone? Primidone (generic Mysoline) is a prescription anticonvulsant medication used to control certain types of seizures.
Looking for a safe, effective way to manage your seizures? Talk to your doctor about whether primidone may be right for you.
What are common side effects of primidone? While adverse reactions to primidone are uncommon, some patients who take the drug may experience mild side effects, including imbalance, dizziness, nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting, fatigue, hyperirritability, emotional disturbances, sexual impotency, double vision, drowsiness, and rash.
Rare, more serious adverse events have also been known to occur. If you are concerned that primidone may be causing you to experience any number of adverse side effects, contact your doctor.
This is not a complete list of side effects. For more information on adverse reactions you may experience while taking primidone, please visit the National Institutes of Health’s DailyMed webpage.
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Frequently asked questions about primidone
What is primidone?
Primidone is a prescription anticonvulsant medication used to control certain types of seizures. It is available as a tablet and is typically taken 3 to 4 times a day at around the same time every day. It may be used as part of a combination therapy, which means your doctor may prescribe Primidone along with other medication(s) to prevent and treat seizures as effectively as possible.
Looking for a safe, effective way to manage your seizures? Talk to your doctor about whether primidone may be right for you.
What is primidone used to treat?
Primidone is used to treat the following types of seizures:
Generalized tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizures
Complex partial (psychomotor) seizures
Partial (focal) epileptic seizures
Seizures are burst of uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain that can cause abnormal behaviors, sensations, and movements. It is estimated that more than 3 million Americans experience seizures every year.
How does primidone work?
Primidone is in a class of medications called anticonvulsants, which decrease abnormal electrical activity in the brain. This helps reduce the likelihood that you will experience a serious seizure.
What are common side effects of primidone?
While adverse reactions to primidone are uncommon, some patients who take the drug may experience mild side effects, including:
Ataxia
Vertigo
Nausea
Anorexia
Vomiting
Fatigue
Hyperirritability
Emotional disturbances
Sexual impotency
Diplopia
Nystagmus
Drowsiness
Moniliform skin eruptions
Rare, more serious adverse events have also been known to occur. If you are concerned that primidone may be causing you to experience any number of adverse side effects, contact your doctor.
This is not a complete list of side effects. For more information on adverse reactions you may experience while taking primidone, please visit the National Institutes of Health’s DailyMed webpage.
How long does it take for primidone to work?
It may take several weeks to feel the full effects of Primidone. You should not stop taking Primidone without consulting your doctor first, even if you are experiencing side effects. Withdrawing from Primidone suddenly may worsen your seizures.
What is a typical starting dose of primidone?
The typical starting dose of Primidone is 100 mg to 125 mg per day. Your doctor may gradually increase your dosage over time, but no more often than once every 3 days. If you have been taking other prescription seizure medications prior to being prescribed primidone, your doctor should gradually decrease your old prescription as you begin Primidone. This gradual shift from a different medication to Primidone will take at least 2 weeks.
Can I get primidone online?
Yes! Talk to a provider on Sesame and get your online doctor prescription or refill ordered right away for fast and convenient pickup from a pharmacy of your choice.
Note that all prescriptions are at the discretion of your clinician.
What medications are available to treat specific types of seizures?
