METHSUXIMIDE (Oral) (Capsule)
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METHSUXIMIDE (Oral) (Capsule) Drug and Prescription Information
METHSUXIMIDE (Oral) (Capsule)
METHSUXIMIDE (Oral) (Capsule) Medication Classification
METHSUXIMIDE (By mouth)
METHSUXIMIDE (Oral) (Capsule) Brandname
Celontin Kapseals
METHSUXIMIDE (Oral) (Capsule) is used for the Treatment
Methsuximide (meth-SUX-i-mide) Treats absence seizures (also called petit mal seizures). This medicine is an anticonvulsant.
When To Not Use METHSUXIMIDE (Oral) (Capsule)
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to methsuximide or similar medicines such as ethosuximide (Zarontin®).
How Should You Use METHSUXIMIDE (Oral) (Capsule)
Capsule
- Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often. Your dose may need to be changed several times in order to find out what works best for you. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.
- Never share your medicine with anyone. If a dose is missed:
- If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
- Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Proper METHSUXIMIDE (Oral) (Capsule) Storage
Store METHSUXIMIDE (Oral) (Capsule) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep METHSUXIMIDE (Oral) (Capsule) and all medications out of the reach of children.
What To Avoid While Using METHSUXIMIDE (Oral) (Capsule)
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using other medicine for seizures (such as Depakote®, Dilantin®, Keppra™, Luminal®, Tegretol®).
METHSUXIMIDE (Oral) (Capsule) Warnings
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you plan to become pregnant, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or a blood disorder.
- Do not stop using this medicine suddenly without asking your doctor. You may need to slowly decrease your dose before stopping it completely.
- Your doctor will need to check your blood or urine at regular visits while you are using this medicine. Be sure to keep all appointments.
- This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
METHSUXIMIDE (Oral) (Capsule) Side Effects
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Fever, chills, sore throat
- Increase in number of seizures
- Red, swollen, or painful joints
- Severe nausea, vomiting, sleepiness
- Skin rash, blistering, or peeling, or hives
- Sores or white patches in your mouth or throat
- Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness
- Unusual depression, aggressiveness, confusion, or other changes in behavior If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
- Loss of appetite, weight loss
- Mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain
