Instructions

This medicine may be taken with or without food.

This medicine will work best if you take it at about the same time every day.

Keep this medicine at room temperature.

Do not store the medicine in the refrigerator or freezer.

Discard any unused medicine 3 months after opening.

It is important that you keep taking each dose of this medicine on time even if you are feeling well.

Drug interactions can change how medicines work or increase risk for side effects. Tell your health care providers about all medicines taken. Include prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal medicines. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist before starting or stopping any medicine.

Contact your doctor if your seizures do not improve or worsen while on this medicine.

Keep all appointments for medical exams and tests while on this medicine.

Do not take the medicine more than twice during 24 hours.

Cautions

Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine.

It is very important that you carefully measure the amount of medicine you take. Your healthcare provider or pharmacist should show you the correct way to measure this medicine.

Do not use the medication any more than instructed.

This medicine may cause dizziness or fainting. Do not stand or sit up quickly.

If possible, avoid using with alcohol, marijuana, or other medicines that can cause dizziness or drowsiness. These include allergy/cold products, muscle relaxers, sleep aids, and pain relievers.

Your ability to stay alert or to react quickly may be impaired by this medicine. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medicine will affect you.

Tell the doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant, planning to be pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Do not take St. John's wort while on this medicine.

Do not share this medicine with anyone who has not been prescribed this medicine.

Some patients have serious side effects from this medicine. Ask your pharmacist to show you the information from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and discuss it with you.

Side Effects

The following is a list of some common side effects from this medicine. Please speak with your doctor about what you should do if you experience these or other side effects.

• decreased appetite
• constipation or diarrhea
• drooling
• drowsiness or sedation
• lack of energy and tiredness
• high blood pressure
• shakiness
• weight loss

Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you notice any of these more serious side effects:

• agitated feeling or trouble sleeping
• loss of balance
• blurry vision
• chest pain
• depression or feeling sad
• swelling of the legs, feet, and hands
• pain in the eye
• swelling around the eyes or eyelids
• fainting
• fever
• hallucinations (unusual thoughts, seeing or hearing things that are not real)
• fast or irregular heart beats
• mood changes
• muscle aches, spasms or abnormal movements
• restlessness
• shortness of breath
• suicidal thoughts
• seeing halos or colors around lights
• severe or persistent vomiting

A few people may have an allergic reaction to this medicine. Symptoms can include difficulty breathing, skin rash, itching, swelling, or severe dizziness. If you notice any of these symptoms, seek medical help quickly.