Pronunciation: PRIM i done
Brand: Mysoline
250 mg, round, white, imprinted with LAN 1231
50 mg, round, white, imprinted with LAN 1301
250 mg, round, white, imprinted with 5321, DAN DAN
50 mg, round, white, imprinted with 5130, V
250 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with 5131, V
50 mg, round, white, imprinted with LAN 1301
50 mg, round, white, imprinted with AN 44
250 mg, round, white, imprinted with AN 545
50 mg, round, white, imprinted with AN 44
50 mg, round, white, imprinted with AN 44
250 mg, round, white, imprinted with AN 545
50 mg, square, white, imprinted with M, MYSOLINE 50
250 mg, square, yellow, imprinted with MYSOLINE 250, M
50 mg, square, white, imprinted with M, MYSOLINE 50, LOGO
250 mg, round, white, imprinted with AN 545
250 mg, square, white, imprinted with C42
250 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with MP 738
250 mg, round, white, imprinted with DAN DAN, 5321
50 mg, square, white, imprinted with C41
50 mg, round, white, imprinted with LAN 1301
50 mg, round, white, imprinted with MP 737
Some people have thoughts about suicide while taking primidone. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor.
Do not stop using primidone suddenly, even if you feel fine. Stopping suddenly may cause increased seizures.
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to primidone or phenobarbital, or if you have:
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
Some people have thoughts about suicide while taking primidone. Your doctor will need to check your progress at regular visits. Your family or other caregivers should also be alert to changes in your mood or symptoms.
Do not start or stop taking seizure medication during pregnancy without your doctor's advice. Having a seizure during pregnancy could harm both mother and baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry to track the effects of primidone on the baby. Be sure to tell the doctor who delivers your baby about your primidone use. Both you and the baby may need to receive medications to prevent excessive bleeding during delivery and just after birth.
Stop breast-feeding if you notice unusual drowsiness in the nursing baby. Talk with your doctor about how best to feed your baby while taking primidone.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
If you are switching to primidone from another seizure medication, you may need to start taking primidone only at bedtime. Follow your doctor's instructions.
Do not stop using primidone suddenly, even if you feel fine. Stopping suddenly may cause increased seizures. Follow your doctor's instructions about tapering your dose.
It may take several weeks before you receive the full benefit of taking primidone. Your doctor will determine how long to treat you with this medicine.
If you use this medicine long-term, you may need frequent medical tests.
Store primidone at room temperature away from moisture, light, and heat.
In case of emergency, wear or carry medical identification to let others know you take seizure medication.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, mouth sores, skin rash with blistering and peeling; 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, depression, anxiety, or if you feel agitated, hostile, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
Common side effects may include:
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.
Using primidone with other drugs that make you drowsy can worsen this effect. Ask your doctor before using opioid medication, a sleeping pill, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures.
Other drugs may affect primidone, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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