Question 1

What happens if I stop taking Zonimid 25 Capsule?

Accepted Answer

Do not stop taking Zonimid 25 Capsule without talking to your doctor. Stopping Zonimid 25 Capsule suddenly may cause serious problems, including seizures that will not stop.

Question 2

My friend, who was on Zonimid 25 Capsule, developed severe muscle pain with fever. What could this be due to?

Accepted Answer

Severe muscle pain or weakness, with or without fever, could be due to Zonimid 25 Capsule. 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 Zonimid 25 Capsule.

Question 3

What are the effects of Zonimid 25 Capsule in children?

Accepted Answer

Zonimid 25 Capsule 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 Zonimid 25 Capsule in children is decreased sweating with fever. This affects children but not adults and is more common in summers.

Question 4

I have been taking Zonimid 25 Capsule for epilepsy since a month, but now I feel that my life has come to an end and sometimes I want to harm myself. Is it because of the medicine? What should I do?

Accepted Answer

Though uncommon, Zonimid 25 Capsule 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 Zonimid 25 Capsule. We recommend that you take the help of your friend or relative to go to the hospital.

Question 5

Does Zonimid 25 Capsule cause weight loss?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Zonimid 25 Capsule 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 Zonimid 25 Capsule after consulting your doctor. Weight loss may be more serious in children, so be cautious and keep monitoring the weight.

Question 6

Does Zonimid 25 Capsule affect the working of birth control pills?

Accepted Answer

No, Zonimid 25 Capsule does not interfere with the working of birth control pills.

Question 7

Does Zonimid 25 Capsule have any effect on kidneys?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if you are at a risk of developing kidney stones, taking Zonimid 25 Capsule 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.

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