Sentences with phrase «of zonisamide»

Abstract: Background: There is uncertainty about the efficacy and tolerability of zonisamide for Parkinson's disease (PD).

Objective: We performed a meta - analysis of zonisamide treatment in PD patients who received antiparkinson drugs such as levodopa.

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Of those treated with a single medication, nearly all were treated with one of five medicines: Levetiracetam, oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital, topiramate and zonisamidOf those treated with a single medication, nearly all were treated with one of five medicines: Levetiracetam, oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital, topiramate and zonisamidof five medicines: Levetiracetam, oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital, topiramate and zonisamide.

Risk may be higher with long - term treatment (12) and concurrent use of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors such as topiramate or zonisamide (24).

A wide variety of medications are used to control seizures; the most common being phenobarbital, potassium bromide (KBr), zonisamide, and levetiracetam.

We just gave her a small amount of food and will give her more at 7:00 when she is due for her Zonisamide.

Zonisamide levels in the blood can be measured, but there is a lack of agreement between veterinarians regarding whether measurement of blood levels is needed.

So can the use of another medication for seizure control — zonisamide.

Zonisamide has had even more limited use in cats than in dogs, though, and some veterinarians worry that we may not be fully aware of the safety profile and potential side effects that may occur using Zonisamide for cats.

As with most anticonvulsant drugs, however, Zonisamide can cause drowsiness, incoordination (loss of muscle control), and a depressed appetite in dogs.

While Zonisamide appears to be relatively safe for dogs, is effective in controlling seizures, and is well - tolerated, many veterinarians are still concerned that we may not know the entire range of side effects possible with the drug because its use has been somewhat limited so far.