What it's used for
This medication is used to treat partial-onset seizures, as well as an add-on treatment for myoclonic seizures and primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures.
Source: U.S. FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA).
Typical dosing
Dosing depends on age and weight, starting at specific milligram-per-kilogram amounts twice daily and gradually increased as directed.
Dosing shown here is the general FDA-labeled range. Your prescribing clinician determines the exact dose, form, and schedule for you — this is not a substitute for medical advice.
Common side effects
Common side effects include sleepiness, fatigue, behavioral abnormalities, and psychotic symptoms.
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