How should I take ethotoin?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
If you switch to ethotoin from taking another anti-epileptic medicine, do not stop taking the other medicine without your doctor's advice. Carefully follow your doctor's instructions about timing and dosage when switching from one seizure medicine to another.
Seizures are sometimes treated with a combination of drugs. Use all medicines as directed by your doctor. Read the medication guide or patient instructions provided with each medicine. Do not change your doses or medication schedule without your doctor's advice.
Take ethotoin after eating. Take your doses at regular intervals to keep a steady amount of the drug in your body at all times.
If a child is taking this medicine, tell your doctor if the child has any changes in weight. Ethotoin doses are based on weight in children.
Ethotoin can lower blood cells that help your body fight infections and help your blood to clot. You may get an infection or bleed more easily. Call your doctor if you have unusual bruising or bleeding, or signs of infection (fever, chills, sore throat).
While using ethotoin, you may need frequent blood and urine tests.
Do not stop using ethotoin suddenly, even if you feel fine. Stopping suddenly may cause increased seizures. Follow your doctor's instructions about tapering your dose.
Wear a medical alert tag or carry an ID card stating that you take ethotoin. Any medical care provider who treats you should know that you take seizure medicine.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.