Zonisamide is a prescription drug that is used for the treatment of partial seizures. This eMedTV selection provides an overview of this drug, with detailed information on its effects, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.
Fatigue, nausea, and loss of appetite are common side effects of zonisamide. This eMedTV resource offers a list of several side effects seen with the drug, including statistics on how frequently they occur and which ones require medical attention.
The main use of zonisamide is for controlling partial seizures in those with epilepsy. This eMedTV article provides detailed information on what the drug is used for, including what you need to know about "off-label" zonisamide uses.
This page from the eMedTV Web site explains that the recommended starting dose of zonisamide for partial seizures is 100 mg once daily for the first two weeks. This article takes an in-depth look at zonisamide dosing, with tips for those taking it.
Drug interactions can occur when zonisamide is taken with carbamazepine, phenytoin, or several other drugs. This eMedTV Web page discusses these drug interactions with zonisamide, with information on the potentially negative effects that can occur.
Zonisamide can slightly decrease your kidney function and increase your risk of kidney stones. This eMedTV segment discusses several other precautions and warnings with zonisamide, including a list of people who should not take the drug.
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