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Zonisamide for Seizures User Reviews (Page 4)

Brand names: Zonegran, Zonisade

Zonisamide has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 82 reviews for the treatment of Seizures. 40% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 43% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Zonisamide

  • Candler
  • December 10, 2011

Zonegran (zonisamide) "Been using this a short while and it apparently works for me. "

8 / 10
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  • RJbates
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • April 10, 2017

"Extreme Weight loss, tremors at night, increased seizures, loss of memory, shaking, panic attacks, loss of self-confidence, extreme depression."

2 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • July 12, 2010

Zonegran (zonisamide) "The medication wasn't helpful in controlling my seizures. It's been about five months and I have had painful migraines just about every day! One day we'll find one that works!"

1 / 10
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  • Candy...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • January 3, 2020

"I hate this medicine and its side affects!"

1 / 10
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  • truth...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • February 18, 2021

Zonegran (zonisamide) "RUN DO NOT walk from this medicine. I used this for about a month. It's a useless medicine. More of a get rid of you medicine. Causes a whole load of problem that you don't need"

1 / 10
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  • Clayz...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • June 17, 2012

"A little weight loss. Very good seizure control. No other side effects for me."

8 / 10
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  • Bridg...
  • October 2, 2009

Zonegran (zonisamide) "Going to Zonegran from Trileptal, still waiting for the headaches etc from the Trileptal to go away."

4 / 10
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  • Bon
  • December 12, 2020

"My seizures increased when my dose of zonisamide moved to 300mg a day. Heat exhaustion. Kidney stones. Couldn't handle any other medications. Finally I came off Zonigram myself. Seizure free 5 yrs."

1 / 10
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  • JJK
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 6, 2021

Zonegran (zonisamide) "Not a fan of zonegran, it did not improve my seizure condition at all and caused hyperglycemia, increased hunger, loss of muscle, and memory impairment."

1 / 10
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  • Arthur
  • October 9, 2017

" This drug made me angry to the point that I could not use it. I am normally very laid back but this made me aggressive and difficult to live with."

3 / 10
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  • Ash
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • October 1, 2020

"Broke out with severe hives and rash all over my body"

1 / 10
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2 Report

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