Perampanel

Yes, Perampanel has abuse potential in addition to its rewarding psychological or physiological effects. If a patient has a history of drug abuse then monitoring for Perampanel abuse should be done.

Perampanel may cause some serious psychiatric and behavioral side effects such as aggression, hostility, irritability, anger, and suicidal and murderous thoughts.

Perampanel may cause physical dependence which means that suddenly stopping it may cause withdrawal symptoms which include anxiety, nervousness, irritability, fatigue, weakness, lethargy, mood swings, and sleeplessness.

Yes, Perampanel may cause weight gain as a side effect of this medicine. Consult your doctor if it bothers you.

Perampanel may cause sleepiness and dizziness, so alcohol consumption should be avoided as it may make you more sleepy and dizzy. You should avoid driving and using heavy machinery until and unless you know how Perampanel affects you. You should also avoid getting pregnant and breastfeeding your baby.

No, you should not stop taking perampanel without consulting your doctor. Discontinuing the use of perampanel suddenly or reducing its dose significantly may lead to unpleasant effects

No, you should not stop taking Perampanel without consulting your doctor. Sudden discontinuity of Perampanel or significant dose reduction may cause occurrence of unpleasant effects.