Prevention of Migraine|Epilepsy/Seizures|Lennox–Gastaut syndrome

In Prevention of Migraine It is not fully established how Epimate 50mg Tablet helps prevent migraines. It may change the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain or increase the activity in a region of the brain associated with migraines. By preventing and reducing the frequency of headaches it can help you carry out your daily activities and have a better quality of life.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew crush or break it. Epimate 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Epimate 50mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat epilepsy (seizures) and to prevent migraines. It is also used in the treatment of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (a rare but severe form of epilepsy that starts in early childhood).Epimate 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food preferably at the same time each day. If you have missed a dose take it as soon as you remember it and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor may cause an increased frequency of seizures. Your doctor may advise regular monitoring of serum bicarbonate levels while you are taking this medicine.Some of the common side effects of this medicine include nausea taste change fatigue diarrhea weight loss loss of appetite and memory impairment. It may also cause vision problems like myopia or glaucoma so it is important to get your eyesight checked before you start the treatment and regularly thereafter. You may experience dizziness and sleepiness so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Please consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew crush or break it. Epimate 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Alcohol : UNSAFE <p> It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Epimate 50mg Tablet. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Epimate 50mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Epimate 50mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. | - Driving : UNSAFE <p> Epimate 50mg Tablet may decrease alertness affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : CAUTION <p> Epimate 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Epimate 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CAUTION <p> Epimate 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Epimate 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Epimate 50mg Tablet take it as soon as possible. However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class :: Dioxolopyrans Derivative|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: NEURO CNS

Prevention of Migraine|Epilepsy/Seizures|Lennox–Gastaut syndrome

Abdominal pain | Diarrhea | Dizziness | Fatigue | Fever | Loss of appetite | Memory impairment | Nausea | Nervousness | Numbness | Psychomotor impairment | Sleepiness | Speech disorder | Taste change | Upper respiratory tract infection | Visual impairment | Weight loss

UNSAFE

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

UNSAFE

CAUTION

CAUTION

Q. For how long do I need to take Epimate 50mg Tablet?::: The dose and duration of this medicine will depend on your doctor’s advice. Epimate 50mg Tablet does not cure your condition (seizures/migraine) but prevents them from occurring. So you may have to keep taking it for months or years depending on improvement in your symptoms and side effects that may occur.| Q. Is Epimate 50mg Tablet good for anxiety?::: Epimate 50mg Tablet is not indicated for the treatment of anxiety. Please consult your doctor before taking the medicine.| Q. What are the serious side effects of Epimate 50mg Tablet?::: Serious side effects of Epimate 50mg Tablet are rare. The serious effects of Epimate 50mg Tablet may include glaucoma (difficulty in seeing eye pain and blurred vision) kidney stones (sharp pain in your sides or lower back) and metabolic acidosis (tiredness loss of appetite irregular and faint heartbeat). Other serious side effects of Epimate 50mg Tablet could be suicidal thoughts and insufficient sweating (some children taking Epimate 50mg Tablet may not sweat enough in hot weather causing their body temperatures to rise).| Q. I am taking valproic acid for fits. Will Epimate 50mg Tablet interfere with the working of valproic acid? Can this combination be taken?::: Epimate 50mg Tablet does not interfere with the working of valproic acid but it increases the risk of getting excess levels of ammonia in the blood (hyperammonemia). Increased levels of ammonia in the blood can be dangerous and may cause difficulty in thinking remembering information or solving problems. It may also decrease your alertness and make you feel very sleepy with low energy. Immediately inform your doctor if you notice these symptoms. It is important to know that in rare cases Epimate 50mg Tablet alone can cause hyperammonemia.| Q. Can Epimate 50mg Tablet be used in children?::: Yes Epimate 50mg Tablet is used for seizures in children more than 2 years of age. However because of the lack of any reports this medicine is not recommended to be used in children for migraines.| Q. Since I have started using Epimate 50mg Tablet people are saying that I have lost weight. Is it because of Epimate 50mg Tablet or something else for which I should get investigated?::: It could be due to Epimate 50mg Tablet because Epimate 50mg Tablet commonly causes weight loss probably due to a decrease in appetite. If you still have any doubts talk to your doctor who will advise you appropriately.