{"id":19260,"date":"2017-12-18T02:30:02","date_gmt":"2017-12-17T21:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=19260"},"modified":"2018-04-26T14:42:14","modified_gmt":"2018-04-26T09:12:14","slug":"celontin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=19260","title":{"rendered":"Celontin Side Effects &#8211; Causes and Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Category: <\/strong>Anti Epileptic<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Drug Name: <\/strong>Celontin<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>General Usage: <\/strong>Used to treat Absence Seizures<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><em>Brief Info about <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>Celontin <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>in <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>Drug:<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Generic name of this drug is <em>Methsuximide.\u00a0<\/em>Methsuximide is called an anticonvulsant. It is an anti-epileptic medication.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Methsuximide is used together with other medications or alone to cure petit mal seizures (also called as absence seizures) in children and adults.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><em>Celontin <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>Side<\/em><\/strong><strong><em> Effects Explained Better<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>:<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Finally, some adverse effects occur when we have drugs because our body does not like sudden changes.\u00a0 That\u2019s why several drugs, mostly antidepressants &amp; other psychotropic medicines are gradually built up in our system.\u00a0 Introducing a new substance (a chemical) to our body can send it into frenzy, essentially forcing it to rewire the way that it acts. It could take some days for this to happen, during this time we\u2019ll perceive lots of adverse effects.\u00a0 This can also occur if you abruptly halt taking medicines that our body has adjusted to, &amp; is the reason why we may need to taper off of some specific drugs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Different types of adverse effects are listed below-<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><em>Frequent Celontin Side Effects (Commonly Seen)-<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Less serious side effects may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Constipation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Weight loss<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Diarrhea<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Stomach pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Nervousness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Drowsiness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Confusion<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Loss of coordination or balance<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Headache<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Blurred vision<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Check with your doctor as you notice these symptoms-<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><em>Infrequent Celontin Side Effects (Professional Point of View)-<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em>Symptoms of an allergic reaction-<\/em><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Swelling of your lips, tongue, face, or throat<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Hives<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Difficult breathing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em>Signs of infection such as-<\/em><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Flu symptoms<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Chills<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Fever<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Sore throat<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Feeling very tired or weak<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Easy bleeding or bruising (bleeding gums, nosebleeds)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Mouth sores<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em>Signs of liver damage-<\/em><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Low fever<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Stomach pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Clay-colored stools<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Dark urine<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Loss of appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em>Signs of jaundice-<\/em><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Chest pain, muscle aches<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Swelling or joint pain with fever<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Swollen glands<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Yellowing of the eyes or skin<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Red spots, patchy skin color, or a butterfly-shaped skin rash over nose (worsens in sunlight) and your cheeks<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em>Severe skin reaction-<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Swelling of your tongue or face<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Fever<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Sore throat<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Worsening of seizures<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Skin pain, burning in your eyes followed by a purple or red skin rash that radiates (especially in upper body or the face) &amp; causes peeling and blistering<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Get medical aid as soon as you notice any of these side effects immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><em>Some new or undesired symptoms besides frequent &amp; infrequent side effects-<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Anxiety<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Depressed<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Trouble sleeping<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Mood or behavior changes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Hostile<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Irritable<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Agitated<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Hyperactive (physically or mentally)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Panic attacks<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Aggressive<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Restless<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Have thoughts about hurting yourself or suicide<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><em>Celontin <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>Overdose Side Effects (Require Immediate Medical Attention)-<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">When an extra quantity of a drug is taken, it affects our body system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Overdose symptoms may include-<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Extreme drowsiness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Shallow or weak breathing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">If you feel these symptoms after gulping down an extra quantity of the drug, you must visit your doctor right away.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><em>Celontin <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>Drug Interaction Side Effects (Due to Reaction with Other drugs)-<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Drugs are capable of interacting with other medicines while taking together results in unwanted effects. Speak to your doctor if you are having other medicines, particularly any of the following-<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Narcotic pain medicine<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Allergy or cold medicine<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Medicines for anxiety or depression<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Sedatives<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Muscle relaxers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Sleeping pills<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Above listed drugs can add to sleepiness that is caused by methsuximide<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Phenytoin (Dilantin).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Phenobarbital (Solfoton, Luminal)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Notify your medical health care professional about all other seizure drugs you consume particularly above mentioned drugs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><em>Celontin <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>Prolonged Use Side Effects (When Used for Longer Periods)-<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Drugs will certainly affect our body system if they are consumed for a long period of time because medicines do not work as efficiently as it should have been in the course of time &amp; may need higher doses to get similar effects. If it happens like this, you should speak with your medical health provider promptly.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Category: Anti Epileptic Drug Name: Celontin General Usage: Used to treat Absence Seizures Brief Info about Celontin in Drug: Generic name of this drug is Methsuximide.\u00a0Methsuximide is called an anticonvulsant. It is an anti-epileptic medication. 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