Zonegran

Do not stop taking Zonegran Tablet without talking to your doctor. Stopping Zonegran Tablet suddenly may cause serious problems, including seizures that will not stop.

Severe muscle pain or weakness, with or without fever, could be due to Zonegran Tablet. Consult your doctor immediately. The doctor may suggest some blood tests to check your levels of serum creatine phosphokinase and aldolase enzymes. Elevated levels of these enzymes may prompt the doctor to discontinue Zonegran Tablet.

Zonegran Tablet works well in children and is well tolerated by most of them. The common side effects in children include problems with thinking or behavior, followed by stomach upset. One dangerous side effect of Zonegran Tablet in children is decreased sweating with fever. This affects children but not adults and is more common in summers.

Though uncommon, Zonegran Tablet may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior. Sometimes, it can also be due to the disease itself. You should immediately consult your doctor who will consider discontinuing Zonegran Tablet. We recommend that you take the help of your friend or relative to go to the hospital.

Yes, Zonegran Tablet may cause weight loss. If you lose weight, consult a dietician for dietary supplement or try to increase your food portions. In case you lose a lot of weight, consider discontinuing Zonegran Tablet after consulting your doctor. Weight loss may be more serious in children, so be cautious and keep monitoring the weight.

No, Zonegran Tablet does not interfere with the working of birth control pills.

Yes, if you are at a risk of developing kidney stones, taking Zonegran Tablet may increase that risk. Stones can lead to further kidney damage. The symptoms of kidney stones include severe sharp pain in lower abdomen or back pain. Increase your fluid intake which can reduce the risk of kidney stones. Consult your doctor if you get any such symptoms.