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What is Zarontin used for?: Intermediate

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Zarontin is used only to treat absence seizures, particularly in young children. It has no effect against (or may even worsen) myoclonic, partial, and tonic-clonic seizures.

Reviewed February 2004 by Barry Gidal, PharmD, epilepsy.com Editorial Board.


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