• Monotop Tablet is a medicine used to treat epilepsy (seizures) and to prevent migraines
• It is also used in the treatment of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (a rare, but severe form of epilepsy that starts in early childhood)
• Monotop Tablet may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time, each day
• If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better
• Stopping the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor may cause an increased frequency of seizures
• Your doctor may advise regular monitoring of serum bicarbonate levels while you are taking this medicine.
• Some of the common side effects of this medicine include nausea, taste change, fatigue, diarrhea, weight loss, loss of appetite, and memory impairment
• It may also cause vision problems like myopia or glaucoma, so it is important to get your eyesight checked before you start the treatment and regularly thereafter
• You may experience dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you
• Please consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away.

Uses of Monotop Tablet

• In Epilepsy/Seizures Monotop Tablet is an anticonvulsant (or anti-epileptic) medicine that works by decreasing the nerve impulses which cause the seizures
• By controlling the frequency of seizures, it will help you go about your daily activities with more confidence
• It helps reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety
• This medicine is not associated with any physical or psychological dependence (addiction) but it should not be stopped suddenly
• It must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective
• Missing doses may trigger a seizure
• In Lennox–Gastaut syndrome Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) is a rare but severe form of epilepsy that usually starts in early childhood
• Affected children may experience several different types of seizures
• Monotop Tablet helps prevent and control these seizures by decreasing the nerve impulses which cause the seizures.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Monotop Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Frequestly asked Questions

Common and Known Side effects of Monotop Tablet

• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Loss of appetite
• Memory impairment
• Nausea
• Nervousness
• Numbness
• Psychomotor impairment
• Sleepiness
• Speech disorder
• Taste change
• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Visual impairment
• Weight loss