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How do people go off primidone?
Suddenly discontinuing this medicine may cause seizures to return or occur more frequently. When ending treatment including primidone, physicians typically direct patients to taper their daily dosages gradually.
How does primidone work?
Primidone is thought to decrease abnormal activity within the brain that may trigger seizures.
What other names is primidone known by?
In the United States, primidone is also sold under the names Myidone and Mysoline.
What is the maximum dose for primidone?
The maximum daily dose for anyone taking primidone usually is not greater than 2000 mg.
What is Mysoline also called?
Primidone
What is primidone also called?
Mysoline
Does primidone interfere with coumadin?
yes
What forms does primidone come in?
Primidone is supplied in chewable tablets (in Canada), tablets to be swallowed whole, and in suspension (syrup) forms for oral administration.
What are the active ingredients in primidone?
The active metabolites of primidone are phenobarbital and phenylmethylmalonamide (PEMA), both barbiturate-type compounds with anticonvulsant and sedative properties.
How long will 50mg of primidone stay in system?
3 days
Taking primidone 50Mg for tremors can this medicine cause seizures if I have never had them?
I have tremors so bad sometimes that I need help staninding up. Is it normal to use primidone for this kind of tremors?
What medications does primidone interfere with?
Primidone may have negative interactions with adrenocorticoids (cortisone-like medications), antibiotics, antidepressants, anticoagulants, antihistimines, asthma medications, barbituates, and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).
