• Zonisep 50 Capsule is an anti-epileptic medicine used to treat seizures in epilepsy
• It can be used by itself to treat adults or along with other medicines to treat adults and children
• It helps to prevent seizures affecting a part or whole of the brain
• Zonisep 50 Capsule suppresses the abnormal electrical activity in the brain
• You can take it with or without food but try to take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit
• The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine
• Your doctor will advise the right dose for you.
• You should continue taking it for as long as your doctor has told you to, even if you feel well
• If you stop or miss doses your seizures could get worse
• It may take several months to come off it safely
• It is advised not to change the brand of medication without doctor consultation, and always keep a stock of medicine with you.
• Very few people taking it have any serious problems but the most common side effects of this medicine include dizziness, loss of appetite, memory loss, drowsiness, and impaired concentration
• You may also experience altered walking, impaired coordination, and unusual anger
• Side effects are more common during the first few weeks and usually lessen as your body gets used to the medicine
• Most do not need medical attention, but some of them can be serious
• Let your doctor know if you have any symptoms as there may be ways of preventing or reducing them.
• A small number of people being treated with this medicine have had thoughts of harming or killing themselves
• Contact your doctor if your mood changes for the worse
• Please do not Take Zonisep 50 Capsule if you are allergic to sulfa medicines.
• Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, depression or suicidal thoughts and if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant
• You should not breastfeed while taking this medicine
• Alcohol may increase the risk of seizures and worsen the side effects such as drowsiness and dizziness
• Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine
• Drowsiness and dizziness may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery
• Your kidney function may need to be tested often while taking this medicine.

Uses of Zonisep 50 Capsule

• In Epilepsy/Seizures Zonisep 50 Capsule slows down electrical signals in the brain which cause seizures (fits)
• It can also help reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety
• The medicine can allow you to do some activities that you would otherwise be forbidden or scared to do (such as swimming and driving)
• It can take a few weeks for this medicine to work (because the dose has to be increased slowly) and during this time you may still have seizures
• Do not stop using this medicine even if you feel well, until your doctor advises you to
• Missing doses may trigger a seizure.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Zonisep 50 Capsule, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Frequestly asked Questions

Common and Known Side effects of Zonisep 50 Capsule

• Dizziness
• Loss of appetite
• Memory impairment
• Drowsiness
• Impaired concentration
• Altered walking
• Impaired coordination
• Anger