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Felbamate

Pronounced

"FELL-bum-ate"

Uses

Felbamate is used to treat severe seizures. This medication should be used only when you cannot take other medications or when other medications have not been able to control your seizures. Felbamate is known as an anticonvulsant or anti-epileptic drug.

How to Use This Medication

Read and sign the Informed Consent form provided by your doctor. Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start taking felbamate and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist before starting felbamate.

Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually 3 to 4 times a day. Take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs.

If you are using the liquid form of this medication, shake the bottle well before each dose. Carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose.

The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Children's dosage is also based on weight. To reduce your risk of side effects, your doctor may direct you to start this medication at a low dose and gradually increase your dose.

Take this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same times each day.

Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor. Seizures may become worse when this drug is suddenly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased.

If you are already taking other anti-seizure medications, carefully follow your doctor's directions for adjusting the dose of these other medications when you start taking felbamate.

Tell your doctor if your seizures get worse.

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