Felbamate Side Effects, Information and Pricing

What should I watch for?

Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress.

Wear a medical ID bracelet or chain, and carry a card that describes your disease and details of your medicine and dosage times.

You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may interfere with the effect of this medicine. Avoid alcoholic drinks.

This medicine can make you more sensitive to the sun. Keep out of the sun. If you cannot avoid being in the sun, wear protective clothing and use sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps or tanning beds/booths.

The use of this medicine may increase the chance of suicidal thoughts or actions. Pay special attention to how you are responding while on this medicine. Any worsening of mood, or thoughts of suicide or dying should be reported to your health care professional right away.

Common and Rare Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

Black, tarry stools

chest pain

chills

confusion

delusions

loss of bladder control

painful or difficult urination

purple or red spots on the skin

shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet

shortness of breath

sore throat

sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth

swollen glands

trembling or shaking of the hands or feet

unusual bleeding or bruising

unusual tiredness or weakness

Less common

Agitation, aggression, or other mood or mental changes

bladder pain

bloody or cloudy urine

bone pain

burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings

clumsiness or unsteadiness

frequent urge to urinate

loss of appetite

lower back or side pain

skin rash

swelling or puffiness of the face

trouble with breathing

unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination

Rare

Continuing headache

continuing stomach pain

continuing vomiting

dark-colored urine

general feeling of tiredness or weakness

hives or itching

light-colored stools

muscle cramps

nasal congestion

nosebleeds or other unusual bruising or bleeding

pain

sensitivity of the skin to sunlight

swollen or painful glands

tightness in the chest

yellow eyes or skin

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common

Acid or sour stomach

bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste

belching

body aches or pain

change in taste

change in walking and balance

constricted, pinpoint, or small pupils (black part of the eye)

crying

depersonalization

diarrhea

difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)