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MYSOLINE Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Warnings & Dosing

What is MYSOLINE?

What is MYSOLINE?

MYSOLINE is the brand name for primidone and is available as an oral tablet.

What dosages is MYSOLINE available in?

What dosages is MYSOLINE available in?

MYSOLINE is available as a 50 mg, 125 mg, and 250 mg oral tablet.

What is MYSOLINE used for?

What is MYSOLINE used for?

MYSOLINE is an antiepileptic and is used to treat:

  • Generalized tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizures
  • Complex partial (psychomotor) seizures
  • Partial (focal) seizures
How does MYSOLINE work?

How does MYSOLINE work?

MYSOLINE is an antiepileptic (anti-seizure) medication. It’s not clear exactly how it works to treat seizures, but it’s thought to lower the amount of unusual electrical brain activity to help control seizures. The body metabolizes (breaks down) MYSOLINE into different chemicals that also help calm the nerves in your brain; one of those chemicals is phenobarbital, a medication that’s used for seizures and sedation.

How do I take MYSOLINE?

How do I take MYSOLINE?

MYSOLINE is typically started at 50 mg to 125 mg by mouth at bedtime. Your provider will raise your dose slowly until you reach a maintenance (long-term) dose. The typical maintenance dose is 250 mg taken three or four times a day, but some people might need more. The maximum dose is 500 mg taken four times a day.

Is it safe for me to take MYSOLINE?

Is it safe for me to take MYSOLINE?

MYSOLINE is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not use this medication if you have porphyria or are hypersensitive to
phenobarbital.

MYSOLINE Common Side Effects

MYSOLINE Common Side Effects

Common side effects of MYSOLINE:

  • Difficulty with movement or coordination
  • Feeling like the room is spinning (vertigo)
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Poor appetite
  • Drowsiness
MYSOLINE Serious Side Effects

MYSOLINE Serious Side Effects

Serious side effects are rare with MYSOLINE. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

  • Thoughts of hurting yourself or of suicide
  • Low blood cell counts: getting infections more often, bleeding or bruising more easily, feeling weak or short of breath more than usual
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on MYSOLINE

Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on MYSOLINE

The following medications may interact with MYSOLINE:

  • MYSOLINE can speed up the removal of other medications from your body, which may affect how they work. Examples of affected drugs include artemether/lumefantrine, asunaprevir, atazanavir, cobicistat, lurasidone, ranolazine, sofosbuvir, sorafenib, voriconazole, certain calcium channel blockers such as felodipine/nimodipine, among others
  • MYSOLINE may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal birth control such as pills, patch, or ring
  • may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal birth control such as pills, patch, or ring
  • Opioid pain or cough relievers (such as codeine, hydrocodone), alcohol, marijuana (cannabis), other drugs for sleep or anxiety (such as alprazolam, lorazepam, zolpidem), muscle relaxants (such as carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine), or antihistamines (such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine): May increase the risk of serious side effects such as slow/shallow breathing and severe drowsiness/dizziness
Who makes MYSOLINE?

Who makes MYSOLINE?

Bausch Health

Is MYSOLINE safe in pregnancy?

Is MYSOLINE safe in pregnancy?

It is not known if MYSOLINE will harm your unborn baby. You should talk to your healthcare provider before taking this medication if you are pregnant. There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to AEDs, including MYSOLINE during pregnancy. Encourage women who are taking MYSOLINE during pregnancy to enroll in the North American Antiepileptic Drug (NAAED)
Pregnancy Registry by calling 1-888-233-2334 or visiting AED pregnancy registry 

What is the generic name for MYSOLINE?

What is the generic name for MYSOLINE?

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