Blood testing is important, so if you are concerned about the side effects, get the vet to do a blood test to assess dosage levels. But, the side effects CAN continue for several weeks, before they will eventually start to subside. I know it's a hard process - but it has to be gone through - otherwise you will be back at square one.
Don't interfere with the dosing without the vet's authority - and importantly, give the dose at the same time every 12hrs.
Zonisamide is totally unrelated to any of the other anticonvulsants, but, like Keppra, the full extent of its side effects is not yet known so to some vets, it is somewhat controversial to prescribe it. Dilantin, Valium, potassium bromide and felbamate, along with phenobarbital, are all tried and true when it comes to treating idiopathic epilepsy.
I was worried because he usually bounced back right away from his seizures. I called the vet and they said it was side effects from the seizure and pb, they said he would be back to normal in 2-7 days. I was really skeptical because he was acting so strange but I was still patient with him. Next day he would not stop whining and pacing the house. Second day he woke up much better he remembered a few more stuff but not completely back to normal about 70%.
of effexor and i couldnt sleep at nite so my doctor started me on 25 mg. of zonisamide and took me off effexor.I am having horrible side effects but dont know which med. is causing it.I have been crying in the mornings,having a constant stomach ache and my head feels very confused almost to the point of disillusion. Which med. is causing this?Should my doctor have me on antiseisure meds for depression?
I have been seeing a regular neurologist to see if she can treat my migraines and am currently on 150 mg. of Zonisamide every night to try to help that, but I am also working with Dr. Gardner at UPMC, who is a Chiari specialist. He believes it is best to eliminate all other possibilities before actually resorting to surgery to treat the Chiari, which I respect. I go back for a 6 month follow-up MRI and consult with Dr. Gardner next week.
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s safe and does a great job with seizures - usually with little to no side effects. If your dog can get along fine with a lower than prescribed dose, great! Still, don't be surprised if another seizure pops up in a few weeks. With the meds on board, it shouldn't be as bad (length of time and incontinence) as what you intially witnessed.
Our neighbor's dog developed seizures around age 2 - he was also a rescue dog.
Yes, I've been reading about them. Unfortunately there is always a down side with side effects isn't there! And as I've just returned to university for the umpteenth time, I can't afford to lose cognitive function. Already I can feel that the Reductil is interfering with my gray matter! Have just come back from having a 2 hour glucose tolerance test and that was really awful too! Oh for a magic wand!
Vet is recommending a feeding tube because she is not eating or drinking. I understand the disease effects their appetities. She is a beagle and used to eat everything! Please share your experiences with this type of treatment. Thank you!
this concerns me, if what you mean is PREDNISONE (the canine variety of prednisolone). How long has your dog been taking prednisolone? This is a very powerful drug that should not be given long term. It can cause some severe and very damaging side-effects. Prednisolone does not cause or treat seizures, but it can create some severe symptoms and primaryt conditions that can lead to a dog having seizures.
ve recently went to the neurologist and they want to put me on zonisamide. But some of the side effects are kind of freaky from what I've read. I guess I'll see what happens. Hope you find something that helps. But I just wanted to let you know that your not alone in this there are blogs with lots of people with this problem. They call it Visual Snow check out some blogs and good luck.
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I really feel sorry for your daughter. How does she survive with all that medication coursing through her body? I got my keppra dose up to 2000mg a day and I couldn't handle the side effects. With the valproic acid, I was taking 1400mg a day before it became toxic for my body. Side effects of anti-epileptics really are not cool.
Anyways, to answer your question. I'm no doctor, this is all just info that I've come across in my search for answers.
Without asking too many questions, and no blood tests, he prescribed 60mg twice a day. She weighs 31kg. He did warn me of some of the side effects, but not the potential for liver damage and the fact that withdrawing from the drug should be done over months!
He said to call him in 2 days and if the lethargy is too pronounced, to reduce to 1 and 1/2 tabs (45mg).
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