Zonisamide (Cont.)

Zonisamide Side Effects

As with any medicine, side effects are possible with zonisamide. However, not everyone who takes the drug will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
 
Common side effects of zonisamide include but are not limited to:
 
  • Drowsiness
  • Loss of appetite
  • Headaches
  • Agitation or irritability
  • Nausea.
     
(Click Side Effects of Zonisamide to learn more, including potentially serious side effects that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider.)
 
The following eMedTV articles describe specific side effects of zonisamide:
 

Zonisamide Drug Interactions

Zonisamide can potentially interact with a few other medicines (see Drug Interactions With Zonisamide).
 

Zonisamide: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking zonisamide if you have:
 
  • A history of kidney stones
  • Any blood disorder
  • Liver disease, including liver failure, hepatitis, or cirrhosis
  • Kidney disease, including kidney failure (renal failure)
  • 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 the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
(Click Precautions and Warnings With Zonisamide to learn more, including information on who should not take the drug.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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