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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Caregiver)
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This medication was prescribed for my Boston Terrier dog who was experiencing seizures. She was taking it twice a day, and did very well until a month after the first seizure and had another one, had to up her dose.. so far it just makes her sleepy but shes doing great on on this medication.
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Reviewer: 7-12 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Caregiver)
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This medication is for my Dachshund (canine) for severe seizures by her vet. She doesn't seem to have any problems but can this drug cause weight gain?
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Reviewer: happy101, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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Reviewer: mandy, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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When I first started taking this medication it made me very tired, but it was worth it. My seizures have stop and I no longer get drowsy when taking Phenobarbital.
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Reviewer: honey, 3-6 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Caregiver)
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my dogs on this and seizures were controlled the first 30 days and now he is seizing every hour i have doubled the dose and still seizing every hour.
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