Primidone Benefits & Uses

Primidone is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Epilepsy

Primidone 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: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range: 750 - 2000 mg/day as needed
Geriatric	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range: 750 - 2000 mg/day as needed
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range: 750 - 2000 mg/day as needed
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose may increase 1000 mg/day as needed, children age less than 8 years
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose may increase 1000 mg/day as needed
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose may increase 1000 mg/day as needed

Primidone Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Primidone is used -

Common

Drowsiness
Nausea or vomiting
Unsteadiness
Dizziness

Primidone Related Warnings

Is the use of Primidone safe for pregnant women?

Primidone may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Primidone again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Primidone safe during breastfeeding?

Primidone may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Primidone on the Kidneys?

Primidone has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Primidone on the Liver?

Primidone may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Primidone on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Primidone with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Propranolol

Doxycycline

Quinidine

Chloramphenicol

Paracetamol

Primidone Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Primidone

Is this Primidone habit forming or addictive?

Primidone can be addictive. You should not take it without medical advice.

Yes
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Primidone you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Primidone should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

Yes, Primidone is useful in treating mental disorders.

Yes

Primidone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Primidone

Taking Primidone with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Primidone

Consumption of alcohol and Primidone together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe