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Zonisamide Experience
Sat, 01/18/2020 - 11:35Topic: Medication Issues
Hi,
I understand that everyone reacts differently to the medication he/she is taking but I would like to know from your own experience if you have the following side effects from taking Zonisamide. I have ever posted this question but only 1 person answered. Thank you.
1. Less sweat/heat stroke.
2. Osteoporosis.
3. Behavioral problem.
4. Kidney stone.
Thank you again.
Comments
Many of the anti seizure
Submitted by birdman on Sat, 2020-01-18 - 16:04
Many of the anti seizure drugs I've tried (16 total in >50 yrs) have produced increased irritability on me. Zonisamide was one of them. I would rather have seizures than Zonegran. Mike
It made me very anxious,
Submitted by sunshinedaydream77 on Thu, 2020-01-30 - 04:52
It made me very anxious, irritable, clenched jaw, lose weight. I agree, the seizures were more bearable. However, what may not work for one, may work for another.
My husband takes Zonegran. He
Submitted by supdog on Sat, 2020-01-18 - 14:54
My husband takes Zonegran. He’s a total jerk because of that Med. Everyone’s experience is different