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Primidone description. Primidone ( PRYE-mih-done) belongs to the group of medicines called anticonvulsants. It is used in the treatment of epilepsy to manage certain types of seizures. Primidone may be used alone or in combination with other anticonvulsants. It acts by controlling nerve impulses in the brain. Primidone is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms: Oral Suspension (U.S.) Tablets (U.S. and Canada) Chewable tablets (Canada)
Why prescribed Primidone. Primidone is used to control seizures. Primidone is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. How used Primidone. Primidone comes as a tablet and suspension (liquid) to take by mouth. It usually is taken once a day at bedtime when you first use it, and then the dosage is gradually increased to three or four times a day. It may be taken with food. Shake the suspension well before each use. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take primidone exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than your doctor tells you to. Primidone must be taken regularly to be effective. Do not skip doses even if you feel that you do not need them. Do not stop taking this drug until your doctor specifically tells you to do so. Stopping the drug abruptly can cause seizures. Your doctor probably will decrease your dose gradually. Brand names: - Myidone - Mysoline - PMS Primidone - Primidone - Sertan |