Suxilep

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• Read drug prescription
• What is Suxilep
• Suxilep side effects
• Suxilep dosing
• Select the most affordable brand or generic drug
• Frequently asked Questions
• How should I take Suxilep?
• What other drugs will affect Suxilep?
• Who should not take Suxilep?
• Suxilep reviews

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What is Suxilep

Suxilep is an anti-epileptic medication, also called an anticonvulsant.
Suxilep is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat absence seizures in adults and children.
Suxilep may also be used for purposes not listed in Suxilep guide.

Suxilep side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor, such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.
Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

• fever, chills, swollen glands, flu symptoms, sore throat, swollen glands, feeling very weak;
• new or worsening cough with fever, trouble breathing;
• easy bruising, unusual bleeding (nose, mouth, vagina, or rectum), purple or red pinpoint spots under your skin;
• joint pain or swelling with mild fever, muscle aches;
• chest pain, irregular heart rhythm, feeling short of breath;
• patchy skin color, red spots, or a butterfly shaped skin rash over your cheeks and nose (worsens in sunlight);
• skin rash, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness;
• upper stomach pain, loss of appetite, dark urine, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
• confusion, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior, extreme fear;
• swelling, rapid weight gain, urinating less than usual or not at all;
• the first sign of any skin rash, no matter how mild;
• severe skin reaction -- fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain, followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling; or
• worsening of seizures.

Less serious side effects may include:

• upset stomach, mild nausea, stomach cramps, diarrhea, weight loss;
• swelling in your tongue or gums;
• headache, dizziness, drowsiness, feeling tired;
• lack of balance or coordination; or
• unusual vaginal bleeding.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)

Suxilep dosing

Usual Adult Dose for Seizures:

Initial dose: 500 mg orally daily
Maintenance dose: Dosage may be increased by small increments, for example 250 mg daily every 4 to 7 days, until optimal seizure control with minimal side effects is achieved. Dosages greater than 1.5 g per day, in divided doses, should be administered only under strict supervision of a physician.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Seizures:

3 to 6 years:
Initial dose: 250 mg (5 mL) orally daily
Maintenance dose: Dosage may be increased by small increments, for example 250 mg daily every 4 to 7 days, until optimal seizure control with minimal side effects is achieved. For most pediatric patients the optimal dose is 20 mg/kg/day in divided doses. Dosages greater than 1.5 g per day, in divided doses, should be administered only under close supervision by a physician.
> 6 to 18 years:
Initial dose: 500 mg (10 mL) orally daily
Maintenance dose: Dosage may be increased by small increments, for example 250 mg daily every 4 to 7 days, until optimal seizure control with minimal side effects is achieved. For most pediatric patients the optimal dose is 20 mg/kg/day in divided doses. Dosages greater than 1.5 g per day, in divided doses, should be administered only under close supervision by a physician.

Active ingredients: Ethosuximide

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References

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2. "Ethosuximide". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
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Suxilep - Frequently asked Questions

Can Suxilep be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?

In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.

It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.

How should I take Suxilep?

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.

Suxilep can lower blood cells that help your body fight infections. This can make it easier for you to bleed from an injury or get sick from being around others who are ill. Your blood may need to be tested often. Your kidney and liver function may also need to be tested. Visit your doctor regularly.

Call your doctor at once if you have any unusual bleeding, weakness, or any signs of infection, including flu-like symptoms. These symptoms may first develop even after you have been using the medication for several months.

Do not stop using Suxilep without first talking to your doctor, even if you feel fine. You may have increased seizures if you stop using Suxilep suddenly. You may need to use less and less before you stop the medication completely.

Contact your doctor if your seizures get worse or you have them more often while taking Suxilep.

Wear a medical alert tag or carry an ID card stating that you take Suxilep. Any medical care provider who treats you should know that you take seizure medication.

Use Suxilep regularly to get the most benefit. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What other drugs will affect Suxilep?

Cold or allergy medicine, sedatives, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for depression or anxiety can add to sleepiness caused by Suxilep. Tell your doctor if you regularly use any of these medicines, or any other seizure medication.

Before taking Suxilep, tell your doctor about all other seizure medications you use, especially:

• phenobarbital (Solfoton);

• phenytoin (Dilantin); or

• valproic acid (Depakene, Stavzor).

This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with Suxilep. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

Who should not take Suxilep?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to Suxilep or to other seizure medications.

To make sure you can safely take Suxilep, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:

• lupus;

• liver disease;

• kidney disease; or

• a history of depression, mood problems, or suicidal thoughts or actions.

You may have thoughts about suicide while taking this medication. Tell your doctor if you have new or worsening depression or suicidal thoughts during the first several months of treatment, or whenever your dose is changed.

Your family or other caregivers should also be alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Your doctor will need to check you at regular visits. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.

It is not known whether Suxilep is harmful to an unborn baby, but having a seizure during pregnancy could harm both mother and baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication. Follow your doctor's instructions about taking Suxilep while you are pregnant.

If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry. This is to track the outcome of the pregnancy and to evaluate any effects of Suxilep on the baby.

Suxilep passes into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Suxilep should not be given to a child younger than 3 years old.

Can Suxilep be taken or consumed while pregnant?

Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.

Can Suxilep be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?

Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.

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Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Suxilep, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Suxilep. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.

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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology