Author: Joshua Alexander, MD
HOW SUPPLIED:
200 and 300 milligram capsules.
100 milligram chewable tablets.
100, 200, 400 milligram Extended release tablets.
200, 300 milligram Extended release capsules.
100 mg/5 ml (450 ml) Liquid Suspension.
COMMON USES:
Most often used to prevent and/or treat seizures (partial types).
Also may be used to relieve nerve pain.
THINGS TO DISCUSS WITH YOUR DOCTOR:
* May cause dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision
* Use carefully if your child has liver, kidney or heart problems.
* While regular capsules can be opened and the beads sprinkled over a small amount of food, don?t break, crush or chew the extended release capsules.
* Shake the bottle of elixir well before each use.
* Taking with meals may prevent stomach upset.
* Don?t give the liquid suspension at the same time as other liquid medicines.
* May interact with other medicines such as Elavil?, Risperdal?, and other anti-seizure medicines.
* Blood levels of the medicine, platelets, liver enzymes and white blood cells should be checked regularly.
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