Reviewer: 13-18 Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Caregiver)

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There are several generic forms of ethosuximide. They are all subpar at best. When the pharmacy orders different generics my son's seizures are uncontrollable. He's having over a hundred each hour. It's worth the money to medicate with the name brand of Zarontin.

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There are several generic forms of ethosuximide. They are all subpar at best. When the pharmacy orders different generics my son's seizures are uncontrollable. He's having over a hundred each hour. It's worth the money to medicate with the name brand of Zarontin.
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Reviewer: Liz C, 7-12 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Caregiver)

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My 8 year old daughter has been taking this for about a year now. Seizures have gone from about a dozen a day to almost non-existent. She does have the frequent hiccups and nausea. So now I give it to her right at bedtime so she can sleep through the side effects. She has been having major mood swings but I am not sure if that is because of the medicine or just the fact that she is a hormonal gi ... Show Full Comment

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My 8 year old daughter has been taking this for about a year now. Seizures have gone from about a dozen a day to almost non-existent. She does have the frequent hiccups and nausea. So now I give it to her right at bedtime so she can sleep through the side effects. She has been having major mood swings but I am not sure if that is because of the medicine or just the fact that she is a hormonal girl....lol. But I am watching that closely.
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Reviewer: momoflh, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Caregiver)

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My 9 year old daughter has been taking this medication for over a year now. Her seizures have decreased dramatically. However, there are side effects. She gets frequent hiccups (drives her crazy) and insomnia. Sometimes she complains of nausea, but usually if she takes it without food. I have noticed sharp mood swings, but can anticipate them and therefore, try not to agitate her too much.

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My 9 year old daughter has been taking this medication for over a year now. Her seizures have decreased dramatically. However, there are side effects. She gets frequent hiccups (drives her crazy) and insomnia. Sometimes she complains of nausea, but usually if she takes it without food. I have noticed sharp mood swings, but can anticipate them and therefore, try not to agitate her too much.
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Reviewer: caylasue, 7-12 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Caregiver)

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my son who is 8 was diagnosed 2 years ago was going from having a few dozen per day to around a half a dozen after increasing his dosage. We are now at the top of the spetrum of his dosage and cannot increase it anymore. so we are not sure if we'll switch his medication because we are vcery nervous about putting him on Depakene because of its side effects

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my son who is 8 was diagnosed 2 years ago was going from having a few dozen per day to around a half a dozen after increasing his dosage. We are now at the top of the spetrum of his dosage and cannot increase it anymore. so we are not sure if we'll switch his medication because we are vcery nervous about putting him on Depakene because of its side effects
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Reviewer: a, 3-6 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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My son has been on this medication for 4 1/2 months now. We have seen no difference in his petit mal seizures. He is still having the same amount every day after upping his dose 4 times.

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My son has been on this medication for 4 1/2 months now. We have seen no difference in his petit mal seizures. He is still having the same amount every day after upping his dose 4 times.
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