Ethosuximide (Cont.)

Ethosuximide: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking ethosuximide if you have:
 
  • Any blood disorder
  • Liver disease, including liver failure, hepatitis, or cirrhosis
  • Kidney disease, including kidney failure (renal failure)
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE, or simply lupus for short)
  • Any allergies, including allergies to food, dyes, or preservatives.
     
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:
 
Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
(Click Precautions and Warnings With Ethosuximide to learn more, including information on who should not take the drug.)
 

What If I Take an Overdose of Ethosuximide?

People who take too much ethosuximide may have overdose symptoms that could include:
 
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Drowsiness
  • Unconsciousness
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Coma.
     
If you happen to overdose on ethosuximide, seek immediate medical attention.
 
(Click Zarontin Overdose for more information.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;