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Potiga

ezogabine
Used for Epilepsy
Used for Epilepsy

Ezogabine is a medication used for treating seizures in adults. It's no longer available in the United States, because it was discontinued.

Reviewed by:
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Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP
reviewer
Allison Gourley, PharmD
Last reviewed on June 29, 2022
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Ezogabine is a controlled substance, which means that it's more likely to be misused or cause dependence. There are federal and state laws that limit the amount of medication that can be prescribed or dispensed within a certain period of time.
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What is Ezogabine?

What is Ezogabine used for?

  • Partial-onset seizures

How Ezogabine works

Drug Facts

Common BrandsPotiga (brand no longer available)
Drug ClassAntiepileptic
Controlled Substance ClassificationSchedule V
Generic StatusNo lower-cost generic available
AvailabilityDiscontinued
faqs

Frequently asked questions about Ezogabine

What is ezogabine?
Ezogabine is a medication used to treat seizures. It's thought to work by acting on your nerve cells in your brain to lower your electrical brain activity. This lowers your risk for seizures.
Is ezogabine still available?
No, ezogabine has been discontinued and is no longer available in the United States. The manufacturer (GlaxoSmithKline) discontinued ezogabine due to low use and not because of any safety concerns.
Are there currently available medications that are used in place of ezogabine?
Yes. There are several available antiepileptic (antiseizure) medications that are commonly used today. Talk to your provider about which alternative antiepileptic is right for you.
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Interactions between Ezogabine and other drugs

Ezogabine may interact with certain medications or supplements. Always let your doctor and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking. The list below does not include all possible drug interactions with Ezogabine. Please note that only the generic name of each medication is listed below.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

alternatives

What are alternatives to Ezogabine?

There are a number of medications that your doctor can prescribe in place of Ezogabine. Compare a few possible alternatives below.
Ezogabine
Used for:

  • Partial-onset seizures

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Levetiracetam (Keppra)
Used for:
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Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
Used for:

  • Seizures (partial seizures, tonic-clonic seizures)

  • Seizures of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome - immediate-release only

  • Bipolar disorder - immediate-release only

$9.00 Lowest GoodRx priceView Prices

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