Zonisamide 400 mg Capsules

Zonisamide 400 mg Capsules are used to treat Epilepsy, Migraine, Neuropathic Pain, Bipolar Disorder, and Obesity.
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Formula Information

Zonisamide 400 mg Capsules is a prescription medication used to treat seizures associated with certain types of epilepsy. It works by decreasing abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Zonisamide 400 mg Capsules can be used as monotherapy or in combination with other antiepileptic medications. It is important to take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Zonisamide 400 mg Capsules is generally well tolerated, but may cause side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, and headache. It is important to tell your doctor if you experience any of these side effects. It is also important to tell your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, such as kidney or liver disease, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

If you have any questions about Zonisamide 400 mg Capsules or how it can help treat your seizures, please reach out to us at Bayview Pharmacy. We are a knowledgeable team of compounding pharmacists and are here to help.

Drug Interactions

Zonisamide 400 mg Capsules may interact with other medications, including anticonvulsants, antibiotics, antifungals, antidepressants, antihistamines, and antiretrovirals. It may also interact with certain supplements, such as St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba, and omega-3 fatty acids. Patients should inform their healthcare provider of all medications and supplements they are taking prior to starting zonisamide. Zonisamide may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior, so patients should be monitored closely for any changes in mood or behavior. Zonisamide may also cause drowsiness, so patients should use caution when driving or operating machinery. Zonisamide may cause an increase in blood pressure, so patients should have their blood pressure monitored regularly. Zonisamide may also cause an increase in serum creatinine levels, so patients should have their creatinine levels monitored regularly. Zonisamide may also cause an increase in liver enzymes, so patients should have their liver enzymes monitored regularly. Zonisamide may also cause an increase in cholesterol levels, so patients should have their cholesterol levels monitored regularly. Zonisamide may also cause an increase in uric acid levels, so patients should have their uric acid levels monitored regularly. Zonisamide may also cause an increase in blood glucose levels, so patients should have their blood glucose levels monitored regularly. Zonisamide may also cause an increase in serum potassium levels, so patients should have their potassium levels monitored regularly. Zonisamide may also cause an increase in serum sodium levels, so patients should have their sodium levels monitored regularly. Zonisamide may also cause an increase in serum calcium levels, so patients should have their calcium levels monitored regularly. Zonisamide may also cause an increase in serum magnesium levels, so patients should have their magnesium levels monitored regularly. Zonisamide may also cause an increase in serum phosphorus levels, so patients should have their phosphorus levels monitored regularly. Zonisamide may also cause an increase in serum albumin levels, so patients should have their albumin levels monitored regularly. Zonisamide may also cause an increase in serum lipids, so patients should have their lipids monitored regularly. Zonisamide may also cause an increase in serum triglycerides, so patients should have their triglycerides monitored regularly. Zonisamide may also cause an increase in serum cholesterol, so patients should have their cholesterol monitored regularly. Zonisamide may also cause an increase in serum uric acid, so patients should have their uric acid monitored regularly. Zonisamide may also cause an increase in serum creatinine, so patients should have their creatinine monitored regularly. Zonisamide may also cause an increase in serum electrolytes, so patients should have their electrolytes monitored regularly. Zonisamide may also cause an increase in serum bicarbonate, so patients should have their bicarbonate monitored regularly. Zonisamide may also cause an increase in serum urea, so patients should have their urea monitored regularly. Zonisamide may also cause an increase in serum magnesium, so patients should have their magnesium monitored regularly. Zonisamide may also cause an increase in serum calcium, so patients should have their calcium monitored regularly. Zonisamide may also cause an increase in serum phosphorus, so patients should have their phosphorus monitored regularly. Zonisamide may also cause an increase in serum potassium, so patients should have their potassium monitored regularly. Zonisamide may also cause an increase in serum sodium, so patients should have their sodium monitored regularly. Zonisamide may also cause an increase in serum chloride, so patients should have their chloride monitored regularly. Zonisamide may also cause an increase in serum bicarbonate, so patients should have their bicarbonate monitored regularly. Zonisamide may also cause an increase in serum albumin, so patients should have their albumin monitored regularly. Zonisamide may also cause an increase in serum lipids, so patients should have their lipids monitored regularly. Zonisamide may also cause an increase in serum triglycerides, so patients should have their triglycerides monitored regularly. Zonisamide may also cause an increase in serum cholesterol, so patients should have their cholesterol monitored regularly. Zonisamide may also cause an increase in serum uric acid, so patients should have their uric acid monitored regularly.

Zonisamide 400 mg Capsules may be used to treat seizures, migraine headaches, and bipolar disorder. It is important to note that zonisamide may interact with other medications and supplements, and may cause an increase in certain laboratory values. Patients should inform their healthcare provider of all medications and supplements they are taking prior to starting zonisamide. Patients should also be monitored closely for any changes in mood or behavior, as zonisamide may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior. If you have any questions, please reach out to us.

How Does it Work

Zonisamide 400 mg Capsules are used to treat epilepsy, migraine headaches, and neuropathic pain. It works by decreasing abnormal electrical activity in the brain, which helps to reduce seizures and migraine headaches. It also works by blocking sodium channels in the brain, which helps to reduce neuropathic pain. Zonisamide 400 mg Capsules should be taken orally, usually once or twice a day, with or without food. It is important to take the medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take more or less than the prescribed dose. It may take several weeks for the full effects of the medication to be seen. Common side effects of zonisamide include dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite. If you experience any of these side effects, contact your doctor. If you have any questions about zonisamide 400 mg Capsules, please reach out to us.

Other Uses

Zonisamide 400 mg Capsules may also be used to treat other conditions such as alcohol withdrawal, cluster headaches, and Tourette's syndrome. It has also been used off-label to treat conditions such as anxiety, depression, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Zonisamide has been found to be effective in reducing the frequency and severity of seizures in some patients with epilepsy, and may be used as an adjunct to other antiepileptic drugs. It has also been used to reduce the frequency and severity of migraine headaches, and to reduce neuropathic pain. In addition, it has been used to treat bipolar disorder, and as an adjunct to lifestyle modifications for the treatment of obesity. Zonisamide is generally well-tolerated, but may cause side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, and anorexia. If you have any questions about the use of Zonisamide 400 mg Capsules for any of these conditions, please reach out to us.

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Formulas and/or material listed are not to be interpreted as a promise, guarantee or claim of therapeutic efficacy or safety. The information contained herein is not intended to replace or substitute for conventional medical care, or encourage its abandonment. Every patient is unique, and formulas should be adjusted to meet their individual needs.

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