Zarontin

Zarontin is used for:

Controlling absence epilepsy (previously known as petit mal seizures). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Zarontin is an anticonvulsant. It acts in the brain to reduce the number of absence seizures.

Do NOT use Zarontin if:

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Zarontin :

Some medical conditions may interact with Zarontin . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Zarontin . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Zarontin may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Zarontin :

Use Zarontin as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Zarontin .

Important safety information:

Possible side effects of Zarontin :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects.

Diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; headache; loss of appetite; nausea; stomach pain; stomach upset; vomiting; weight loss.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); increased number of seizures; lupus symptoms (eg, butterfly-shaped rash on the face, joint pain or swelling); new or worsening mood or mental changes (eg, depression); nightmares; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; signs of infection (eg, fever, sore throat); suicidal thoughts or attempts; trouble concentrating; trouble sleeping; unusual bruising, bleeding, or fatigue.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (

Store Zarontin at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep Zarontin out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Zarontin . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

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