Sotop Information

Sotop is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Epilepsy. Sotop also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Sotop depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Sotop as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Sotop are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Sotop's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Mild while nursing. Warnings related to Sotop's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Sotop is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Suicidal Tendency, Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. The section on Sotop contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for Sotop have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Sotop, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Sotop Benefits & Uses
Sotop Dosage & How to Take
Sotop Side Effects
Sotop Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Sotop with Other Drugs
Sotop Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Sotop
Sotop Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Sotop Benefits & Uses

Sotop is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Epilepsy

Other Benefits

Migraine (Read More - Home remedies for migraines)
Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome

Sotop Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Migraine Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: gradually increases upto 50 mg twice daily
Geriatric	Disease: Migraine Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: gradually increases upto 50 mg twice daily
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Migraine Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: gradually increases upto 50 mg twice daily
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: gradually increases upto 350 mg/day

Sotop Related Warnings

Is the use of Sotop safe for pregnant women?

Sotop can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Sotop right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Sotop safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Sotop on breastfeeding women are very mild.

Mild
What is the effect of Sotop on the Kidneys?

Sotop may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Sotop on the Liver?

Sotop has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Sotop on the Heart?

Using Sotop does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Sotop with Other Drugs

Sotop should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Abacavir,Lamivudine

Caffeine

Phenytoin

Sotop Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sotop unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Depression
Suicidal Tendency
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Sotop

Is this Sotop habit forming or addictive?

Sotop is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Sotop can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Sotop should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, in many cases, taking Sotop can help with mental disorders.

Yes

Sotop Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Sotop

Taking Sotop with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Sotop

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Sotop as it can have severe side effects.

Severe