Primidone

Primidone is a medicine known commercially as Primid.

This oral medication is an anticonvulsant, which acts on the central nervous system decreasing the likelihood of seizures.

Indications of Primidone

Focal epileptic crisis; psychomotor epilepsy crisis.

Side Effects of Primidone

Lack of muscle coordination; irritability; somnolence; vertigo; double vision; constipation; nausea; vomiting; lack of appetite; fatigue; weakness; impotence; dizziness.

Contraindications of Primidone

Pregnant or lactating women; liver diseases; asthma or any respiratory disease.

How to use Primidone

Oral use

Adults and children over 8 years old

• First to third day : Administer 100 to 125 mg of the medicine before bed.
• Fourth day : administer 100 to 125 mg of the medicine twice a day.
• Seventh to ninth day : administer 250 mg of the medicine, 3 to 4 times a day.
• Tenth day on : Administer 250 mg of the drug, 3 or 4 times per day.