What is Primidone?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
Primidone is a barbituate anticonvulsant used for the management of grand mal, psychomotor, and focal seizures. It may be used for benign familial tremor, also known as essential tremor.
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How do members experience Primidone?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential tremor | 159 | 54 | |
| Tremor(s) | 42 | 16 | |
| Epilepsy | 40 | 22 | |
| Seizures (grand mal or tonic-clonic) | 11 | 5 | |
| Tremor in hands | 8 | 3 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Dizziness | 6 | |
| Grogginess | 5 | |
| Fatigue | 4 | |
| Drowsiness | 3 | |
| Sleepiness | 3 | |
| Tiredness | 3 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 20 | |
| Moderate | 18 | |
| Mild | 21 | |
| None | 46 |
Member evaluations
Kinta
evaluated on Apr 13, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for cramps in arms: Slight
- Side effects: Severe
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karend03
evaluated on Feb 11, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for seizures (grand mal or tonic-clonic): Major
- Side effects: Moderate
clr714
evaluated on Nov 30, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for shakiness: None
- Side effects: None
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