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Succinimide anticonvulsants are used to control certain seizures in the treatment of epilepsy. These medicines act on the central nervous system (CNS) to reduce the number and severity of seizures.
Methsuximide is used to treat a type of seizure called absence (petit mal) that cannot be treated with other medications. Methsuximide acts on the brain and nervous system in the treatment of epilepsy. Celontin is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Methsuximide comes as a capsule to take by mouth. It is taken once a day at first, but the dosage may be increased gradually to two to four times a day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take methsuximide exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Continue to take methsuximide even if you feel well. Do not stop taking methsuximide without talking to your doctor, especially if you have taken large doses for a long time. Abruptly stopping the drug can cause seizures. Your doctor probably will decrease your dose gradually. Brand names: - Anticonvulsants, Succinimide - Celontin - Zarontin |