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Primidone (Oral Route)
Drug Information provided by: MicromedexUS Brand Names
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Description
Primidone belongs to the group of medicines called anticonvulsants. It is used in the treatment of epilepsy to manage certain types of seizures. Primidone may be used alone or in combination with other anticonvulsants. It acts by controlling nerve impulses in the brain.
Primidone is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Once a medicine has been approved for marketing for a certain use, experience may show that it is also useful for other medical problems. Although this use is not included in product labeling, primidone is used in certain patients with the following medical conditions:
- Essential tremor
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
- Tablet
- Suspension
