This medicine is used to manage pain in the area affected by herpes zoster after the disease has been treated. It is also used as part of overall therapy for the treatment of partial seizures in patients over 12 years of age with epilepsy and as part of overall therapy for the treatment of partial seizures in patients 3 to 12 years of age.

Uses

This medicine is used to manage pain in the area affected by herpes zoster after the disease has been treated. It is also used as part of overall therapy for the treatment of partial seizures in patients over 12 years of age with epilepsy and as part of overall therapy for the treatment of partial seizures in patients 3 to 12 years of age.

How To Use

Withdrawal from this medication should be gradual.H ow much medicine you take/give and how often you take/give it depends on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of the medicine you are taking/giving, talk with your health care provider. Carefully read the patient leaflet provided with this medicine and reread it each time you get this prescription refilled. Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your health care provider. This medicine may be taken with or without food. If you are taking antacids, take this medicine at least 2 hours after taking the antacid. If this medicine is stopped or if a different seizure medicine is added to therapy, this should be done gradually over a period of 1 week. Do not stop taking or giving this medicine without checking with your doctor. Do not take or give any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your doctor. This includes and herbal preparations or dietary supplements. Do not take or give more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your health care provider.

Side Effects

Every medicine can cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following occurs: Severe: Allergic reactions (giant hives; rash; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); hostility; memory loss; abnormal thoughts; convulsions; unusual lumps. Common: Drowsiness; dizziness; nausea; swelling of arms and legs; infection(fever, chills, sore throat); clumsiness; tiredness; diarrhea; dry mouth;constipation; tremor; runny nose. Children 3 to 12 years of age:Viral infection; fever; drowsiness; hostility; behavioral problems; abnormal thoughts; mood swings; aggressive behavior; restlessness; hyperactivity; change in school performance. Other: Weight gain; sore throat; double vision; ear infection; back pain; dental problems; increased appetite; depression; twitching; coughing; abrasions;itching; impotence; confusion; sleeplessness; rash; acne; rapid eye movements;vomiting; blurred vision; muscle aches; involuntary eye movements; nervousness;disturbed speech.

Precautions

Before using this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding; if you and/or your child are taking any prescription medicine, nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement; if you and/or your child are taking morphine ; if you and/or your child have kidney problems; if you and/or your child have any other medical condition

Overdose

Contact your health care provider at once if you feel you have taken or given too much of this medicine.

Notes

If you have any questions about this medicine, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

Missed Dose

If a dose is missed, take or give it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your doctor. If more than one dose is missed, restart medication and advise your doctor or pharmacist at your next visit.

Storage

Store at room temperature (59 to 86 degrees F).