Primidone is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Primidone is used -
Common
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.
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.
What is the effect of Primidone on the Kidneys?
Primidone has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
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.
What is the effect of Primidone on the Heart?
Using Primidone does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Primidone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Primidone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Primidone habit forming or addictive?
Primidone can be addictive. You should not take it without medical advice.
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.
Is it safe?
Primidone should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, Primidone is useful in treating mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Primidone
Taking Primidone with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Primidone
Consumption of alcohol and Primidone together may have severe effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Mysoline® (primidone)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 413