MYSOLINE

Drug Name: MYSOLINE

MYSOLINE DESCRIPTION:
PRIMIDONE - ORAL (PRY-meh-doan)

COMMON MYSOLINE BRAND NAME(S):
Mysoline

MYSOLINE SIDE EFFECTS:
May cause drowsiness or sleepiness. Other side effects include stomach upset, loss of appetite, clumsiness, or fatigue. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Notify your doctor if the following effects occur: seizures, double vision, fever, sore throat, skin rash. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE MYSOLINE:
MYSOLINE: Take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs. The liquid form of MYSOLINE must be shaken well before measuring each dose. MYSOLINE must be taken as prescribed. Do not stop taking MYSOLINE suddenly without consulting your doctor as seizures may occur. It is important to take all doses on time to keep the level of medication in your blood constant. Take doses at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night.

MYSOLINE USES:
Primidone is used to treat a seizure disorder.

OTHER USES OF MYSOLINE:
MYSOLINE may also be used to treat tremors.

MYSOLINE PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially about: liver disease, lung disease, kidney disease, porphyria (a blood disorder), any allergies. Use caution when drinking alcoholic beverages because it may add to the drowsiness effect caused by primidone. Use caution performing tasks requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery because MYSOLINE often causes drowsiness. MYSOLINE is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using MYSOLINE. MYSOLINE is excreted into breast milk, although its effects on a nursing infant are unknown. Consult your doctor before you breast-feed.

MYSOLINE DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of all other medications you may use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially of: other seizure medications, steroids, warfarin, digoxin, griseofulvin, disulfiram, medication for depression, doxycycline, cyclosporine. Tell your doctor if you are taking any drugs that may add to primidone's drowsiness effects such as: narcotic pain medicines (e.g., codeine); muscle relaxants; alcoholic beverages; certain antihistimines (e.g., diphenhydramine). Primidone can decrease the effectiveness of birth-control pills. Consult your doctor about using other methods of birth control. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

MYSOLINE OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include confusion, uncontrolled eye movement, and trouble breathing.

MYSOLINE NOTES:
Do not allow anyone else to take MYSOLINE. Lab tests may be done, especially in the first few months, to check if the drug is working properly.

MISSED MYSOLINE DOSE:
If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered unless it is within 1 hour of your next dose. If so, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

MYSOLINE STORAGE:
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom. Do not freeze liquid forms. Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For information on enrollment call Medic Alert(TM) at 1-800-854-1166. In Canada call 1-800-668-1507.