What is Mysoline: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Mysoline

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you. .

• Shake the oral liquid well just before each dose. Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.

• Plan your doses so they are evenly spaced during the day. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about when to take this medicine.

• This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not freeze.

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you. .

• This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not freeze.

• Plan your doses so they are evenly spaced during the day. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about when to take this medicine.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Shake the oral liquid well just before each dose. Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.

What to do if you miss a dose of Mysoline

Mysoline contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to primidone or phenobarbital or if you have porphyria.

Mysoline warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or if you have kidney disease or a history of depression.

• Mothers who are breastfeeding: The medicine will be in your breast milk. Stop breastfeeding if your baby becomes unusually tired or sleepy.

• This medicine can increase depression and thoughts of suicide. Tell your doctor right away if you start to feel more depressed or have thoughts about hurting yourself.

• Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

Mysoline interactions

• Tell your doctor if you are also taking birth control pills.

• Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol.

• This medicine can increase depression and thoughts of suicide. Tell your doctor right away if you start to feel more depressed or have thoughts about hurting yourself.

• This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.